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M oving to its new location, the Mott Eats food pantry was able to expand to include more than boxed and canned goods. “We have space to keep frozen foods and to prepare meals for our community using fresh and local sources,” says Volunteer Coordina tor, Vanessa Jones. “We work with Flint Fresh and our meals are USDA certified. During the pandemic, we delivered meals to those in need and offered curbside pickup for those look ing for nutritious foods.”The pantry is open Monday-Thursday 9am to 4pm. The LCFLC provides much more than physical goods. For those strug gling with tuition, transportation or housing/rent assistance, the Center can provide much needed relief by connecting students to available pro grams and scholarship opportunities. The Center also has two part-time clinicians on staff to provide guid ance and offers contact to numerous

THE LCFLC PROVIDES STUDY SPACE, WI-FI, AND OTHER SCHOOL NECESSITIES.

support groups for those struggling with social and personal issues. “Mott Community College is inter ested and invested in the whole student,” adds Schaller. “We want everyone in the Mott community to know that we are here to help you find the health and security you need to continue your edu cation and to succeed in all areas of life.” The Lenore Croudy Family Life Center renovation is funded by a $3 million grant from the Charles Stewart

Mott Foundation, proceeds from the sale of $3 million in voter-approved bonds, a $100,000 grant from the McFarlan Charitable Corporation/ McFarlan Villages, and additional help from the Flint Child Health & Development Fund of the Founda tion for Flint, A.G. Bishop Charitable Trust, Bruin Club of Genesee Co.,The Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Stephanie & David Spina, Terry Crews and other community patrons.

N obody took a greater interest in the success of MCC and its students than Lenore Croudy. An educator and ad ministrator for Flint Com munity Schools for four decades, Croudy served on the Mott Community Col lege Board of Trustees for a total of 29 years and as Board Chair for nearly 20.

Throughout her life time, Croudy acted as a champion for the needs of students and their families both locally and nationally as part of the Michigan Community College As sociation, the American Association of Community College Trustees, and the American Association of Community Colleges. Her

tireless efforts helped make Mott Community College one of the nation’s best. “Establishing a Fam ily Life Center in Mrs. Croudy’s name honors her legacy to the fullest, by helping to reduce barriers and challenges that im pede our students’ success.” – Dr. Beverly Walker Griffea, MCC President x

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