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As a Hunger-Free Campus Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program award, St. Mary’s College of Maryland upgraded its on-campus food pantry and moved its location from Campus Center to Waring Commons. Known as “Solomon’s Shoppe”, the pantry offers gently worn professional clothing in addition to food and toiletries.

The Wellness Center maintains a Caring Corner where members of the SMCM community can obtain, also free of charge, hygiene and health care products, including dental hygiene products, body wash, shampoo, hair brushes and combs for a variety of hair textures, hand sanitizer, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, tea bags (for sore throats and vocal performers) and more.

Every April since 2017, SMCM alumni, students, employees and supporters from across the country have come together to give back to their local communities during National Volunteer Month. We invite you to join us for SMCM Bay to Bay Service Days, where you can participate in one of our regional group projects or undertake an individual act of service on your own time.

is one of SMCM’s premier student leadership groups. Led by the Division of Advancement, SAGE members support the Offices of Alumni Relations and Development in executing high-level College programs and initiatives. SAGE members are committed to being ambassadors for the Division of Advancement to the greater student body and believe in supporting the values and mission of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

We have a growing list of clubs that participate in social responsibility, civic-mindedness, and global engagement.

The movement for a sustainable campus and culture at St. Mary’s College of Maryland is energized from the bottom up. Widespread grassroots organizing, as well as many individuals acting on their own to spearhead initiatives, constantly make the College greener and more just. Learn how you can get involved

The Campus Community Farm is run year-round by a group of dedicated students who oversee planting, watering, weeding, harvesting and maintaining the plants. Join them at the farm weekdays after 4pm!

The Office of maintains a list of off-campus volunteer opportunities, which range from participating in public art projects to assisting with after-school programs for local youth to renovating houses for those in need. They also keep a calendar of community events, most of which provide free admission for volunteers. Whatever your interests, they can match you with a community organization that would love your help!