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DHSI VIDA

VIDA - Values, Identity, Diversity, Advocacy

The SWTJC Developing Hispanic Serving Institution (DHSI) project, called VIDA (Values, Identity, Diversity, and Advocacy), includes improving academic and student support services for underserved students to meet social, emotional, and academic needs and to increase the access, affordability, completion, and post-enrollment success of underserved students.

Cowboy Food Pantry

SWTJC Mascot Tex stands by a welcome sign at the Cowboy Food Pantry in Uvalde.

 

Black globe icon Visit the Cowboy Food Pantry page

Black pin icon Location: Matthews Student Center (Building E)

black phone icon Phone Number: (830) 591-4053

black mail icon Email: uvcowboypantry@swtjc.edu 

black shopping basket icon Pick-up: Monday - Thursday; 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Students can order from the SWTJC Cowboy Pantry twice per month by following the process below:

  1. Submit order form here!
  2. Check your college email for an email confirming that your order is ready.
  3. Stop by the Cowboy Pantry, in the MSC Building, room E120 to pick up your order within 7 days of submission.
Please allow 2 working days for your order to be filled. If your groceries are needed for the weekend, please make sure to order by Tuesday to ensure your order is ready in time. Orders will only be held for up to 7 days.

Wellness Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday is intended for students to connect with community resources that may help them meet their basic needs. We will coordinate with these resources so they are available for students to personally meet them each Wednesday on their respective campuses.

Sept. 17 | Wellness Wednesday: Caring Hearts Macramé | Building B, Library | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Oct. 9 | Wellness Wednesday: Southwest Border AHEC | Building B, Atrium | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Oct. 16 | Wellness Wednesday: Kindness Rocks! | Building B, Library | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nov. 6 | Wellness Wednesday: TWS Rehabilitation Services | Building B, Atrium | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Nov. 13 | Wellness Wednesday: Fall Paint & Sip | Building B, Library | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Nov. 20 | Wellness Wednesday: Community Council of South Central TX | Building B, Atrium | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dec. 4 | Wellness Wednesday: Mindful Breath Stick Workshop | Building B, Library | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Dec. 11 | Wellness Wednesday: SCAN INC | Building B, Atrium | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fall 2024 Wellness Wednesday events are coming soon!

Sept. 11 | Wellness Wednesday: Mindful Art Session | Fly Memorial Building Student Success Center | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sept. 18 | Wellness Wednesday: Crochet for Mindfulness | Fly Memorial Buiding Student Success Center | 12:00 pm

Sept. 25 | San Antonio Food Bank | Matthews Student Center Cafeteria | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Oct. 2 | Southwest Family Life Center | Matthews Student Center Cafeteria | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Oct. 9 | State Health Department - Safer Sex Convo | Hubbard Hall Dorm | 12:00 pm

Oct. 16 | The Anderson House | Matthews Student Center Cafeteria | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Oct. 23 | Together Resiliency Center | Matthews Student Center Cafeteria | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Oct. 30 | San Antonio Food Bank | Matthews Student Center Cafeteria | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Nov. 6 | MCHD | Garner Hall Dorm | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Nov. 13 | CHDI Vaccine Drive | Matthews Student Center Cafeteria | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Nov. 20 | San Antonio Food Bank | Matthews Student Center Cafeteria | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Dec. 4 | MHDD | Matthews Student Center Cafeteria | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm


Title V Team

Contact Information

X Haynes

Xaviera Haynes
VIDA Project Director
xhaynes@swtjc.edu
(830) 591-7393

V Gutierrez

Vannesa Gutierrez
VIDA Project Manager 
vgutierrez@swtjc.edu
(830) 591-7353

T Crow

Teresa Crow
VIDA Resource Center Coordinator 
tmcrow@swtjc.edu
(830) 591-7347