Who is Mia Petrucela? 

Mia Petrucela is a freshman majoring in chemistry. She currently serves as a Lion’s Pantry Manager.

The Lion’s Pantry Involvement:

  • Lion’s Pantry Manager (Beginning Fall 2022)

Other Involvement and Extracurriculars:

  • No Refund Theater
  • Nittany Chemical Society

Why did you decide to join The Lion’s Pantry team? 

I’m really passionate about food security and ensuring that people in my community have access to the food they need, and The Lion’s Pantry is a great chance to support that mission.

What is your favorite memory of being a Lion’s Pantry Manager?

So far it’s been getting to know others who share my passion during work days and manager shifts!

What is your favorite part about working with The Lion’s Pantry?

I love knowing that I can make an important difference to people in my community and their well-being.

What are you most looking forward to for the upcoming academic year with regard to your role with the Pantry?

I’m excited for Canstruction, getting to work with other organizations for food drives, and to see what kind of an impact we can make this year!

If you could talk to an incoming student interested in joining The Lion’s Pantry, what would you like them to know about this organization?

I would want them to know how friendly everyone who works with the Pantry is, and how important the Pantry is to our community in helping eliminate food insecurity.