SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - American International College (AIC) has opened a new on-campus food pantry, The Buzz Stop, to help students struggling with food insecurity access nutritious food and essential supplies while continuing their education.

Located in the Student Affairs office on the upper level of the Schwartz Campus Center, The Buzz Stop offers both nonperishable and perishable foods, along with basic academic supplies.

Students are able to fill a shopping basket once a week without restrictions, ensuring consistent access to groceries and essentials. “This initiative makes essential resources more accessible for students worried about their next meal,” said Melisa Loa, AIC’s dean of students. “With The Buzz Stop, they can concentrate on their studies without the added stress

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