2024 GVSU Giving Tuesday

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This campaign ended on December 03, 2024, but you can still make a gift to Grand Valley State University by clicking here!
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Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday!

From economic shifts and job loss to changes in family situations, lots of factors can impact a student’s ability to achieve food security. The Replenish Basic Needs Center is Grand Valley’s way of supporting the hundreds of students in need each month. 

Your gift to the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund, no matter the size, helps stock the shelves of the center so no Laker will have to wonder about their next meal. Your support will have a ripple effect that benefits students' physical and mental well-being and promotes their academic success.

Thank you for making your gift to GVSU! 


The campaign is now closed. If you would like to make a gift to Replenish or another GVSU fund, please click here

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Celebrating Giving Tuesday at GVSU


Our campus events are full of joy and celebration! Students, faculty, and staff are gathering to write thank you cards, decorate grocery bags, and enjoy some sweet treats. Thanks to everyone who has stopped by to make this a special day at GVSU!

52 days ago by Anna Davis
Alumni Match Complete!


Thank you to all of the Laker alumni who have made a gift so far! Because of your support, the alumni match from Peter DeWitt '68 and Galene DeWitt '67 is complete. Let's keep it going to complete our next donor challenge.

52 days ago by Anna Davis
Donor Challenge Added!


When 500 donors make a gift to any fund at GVSU on Giving Tuesday, President Philomena V. Mantella will give an additional $1,000 to the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund.

52 days ago by Anna Davis
Early Bird Challenge Complete!

Our early bird challenge is complete! Let's keep the momentum going as we head into Giving Tuesday.

53 days ago by Anna Davis
About Food Security

More than 30% of college students experience food insecurity. Replenish, GVSU's Basic Needs Center, exists to help bridge this gap by providing essential groceries and household items to more than 2,000 students each year.

  • Economic shifts like inflation, changes to family situations and employment challenges are the major contributors to Lakers facing barriers to food security.
  • Achieving food security is interconnected with poverty, unemployment/underemployment, and inconsistent access to healthy food, making it a difficult issue to solve nationwide.
  • The Replenish Basic Needs Center serves a diverse group of campus community members, including parents, foster care students, veterans, and athletes.

By supporting Replenish, you can make a meaningful difference for Lakers who need it most, allowing them to focus on their studies and thrive at Grand Valley.

Make your gift today!
88 days ago by Anna Davis