Hawks' Nest

Student helper stocking recently donated canned goods.

A record-breaking number of items have been donated to the Hawks’ Nest

More than 4,600 food and personal items were donated to the Hawks' Nest during the 2-week Faculty and Staff Food Drive Competition in November.
A headshot of Charvae Jackson

First-gen student’s international experiences made her fearless

After all her achievements at HFC, Charvae Jackson sets an example for other first-generation students.
A picture of the Hawks’ Nest pantry stocked with donations of food and bottled water.

Hawks’ Nest expands access to 4 times per month

Until the end of the Fall 2025 semester, the Hawks' Nest has expanded students' access from 2 times per month to 4 times per month.
Volunteer puts donation items in a box.

Donate to the Warmer Days Clothing Drive

The HFC Administrators' Association, Local 71, is collecting clothing and financial donations to assist local schools this winter.
HFC logo on blue background

Access to resources for the HFC community

If you are struggling, the College offers resources for both students and employees. We also curate a list of external resources that may be of value to you.
An image of a Hawks' Nest volunteer with canned goods.

Hawks’ Nest holds Faculty / Staff Food Drive Competition

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide assistance for HFC students. With needs especially high this fall, we are hosting a competition among faculty and staff teams to stock the pantry.
Students during a previous HFC-24 event

Students, sign up for HFC-24, a night-and-day arts collaboration

HFC-24 is an innovative day-long collaborative arts project that welcomes all HFC students. It celebrates collaboration across disciplines and broad creativity without perfectionism. Don't miss the public reveal on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Headshot of Dr. Laura Willman

Dr. Laura Willman is appointed Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness

Willman’s new role will allow here to focus more broadly on institutional effectiveness. She also serves as chair of the volunteer SAFE@HFC committee.
Donated food in boxes and bags with signs that read "Pack the Pantry"

Thank you for donating so much food to the “Pack the Pantry for Pride” food drive!

Five HFC departments contributed 540 lbs. of non-perishable food items for the Hawks' Nest as part of the "Pack the Pantry for Pride" food drive in April.
Headshot of Summer Brooks who has long brown hair and wearing a blue grad gown.

Nursing honors student Summer Brooks chairs PTK, advocates for Narcan

Nursing student did not let childhood illness stop her from growing into an honors student, leader, and community advocate on her way to a rewarding career.
Vector art of a t-shirt with arrows pointing to two bags.

Sustainable HFC needs clean T-shirts for Earth Day bag-making

Sustainable HFC needs clean T-shirts to turn into reusable bags for the Hawks' Nest. Please consider joining us on April 22 for this fun activity.
An image of a Hawks' Nest volunteer with canned goods.

Hawks’ Nest holds “Pack the Pantry for Pride” through April 25

All HFC departments can form a team and win a pizza party by donating the most food to the Hawks' Nest during the “Pack the Pantry for Pride” contest April 7-25. Register today.
Brandon Harris, Rochelle Taylor, Kirk Bradley in the Hawks’ Nest.

HFC hosts annual Hunger Games vs. St. Clair County Community College

We encourage you to bring a donation of 5 cans of non-perishable food as your entry fee to the HFC basketball games on Feb. 22. This is part of the MCCAA “Hunger Games.”
Brandon Harris, Rochelle Taylor, Kirk Bradley in the Hawks’ Nest.

HawkPride: “Hunger Games” nets 428 lbs. of food and $517 for Hawks’ Nest

For the second straight year, HFC places second in the amount of food and monetary donations collected during the “Hunger Games.”
Photo showing a variety of non-perishable food with part of a basketball along the bottom edge.

HFC hosts “Hunger Games” at the home basketball game Feb. 21

Bring a donation of 5 cans of non-perishable food as your entry fee to the HFC men's basketball games on Feb. 21. This is part of the MCCAA “Hunger Games.”
A picture of the Hawks’ Nest pantry stocked with donations of food and bottled water.

“Pack the Pantry” Hawks’ Nest food drive

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide food and personal items for students. Monetary donations are also helpful. The food drive is Oct. 9-20.
A headshot of Tara Abdusshakur

Success times two: HFC alumna’s career pivot takes her back to dream of becoming a nurse

Tara Abdusshakur, who earned an associate degree from HFC two decades ago, had a full and extremely successful culinary career. Now, she returns to HFC to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.
Food Drive canned goods collection with filled cardboard box.

Hawks’ Nest holds “Spring into Action” food drive

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide food for students. We are grateful for donations of food, personal items, or money. Food drive is April 24 - May 5.
Douaa Goumdi and Tara Abdusshakur

Student Services Spotlight: The Hawks’ Nest

The Hawks' Nest serves students by providing non-perishable food and personal items.
Rochelle Taylor and 2 students posing in front of the food donations.

HawkPride: “Hunger Games” nets 1,450 food items and $600 for Hawks’ Nest

HFC has a successful "Hunger Games" with1,450 food items and $600 donated to the Hawks' Nest.
A basketball next to a box of non-perishable goods.

“Hunger Games” at Feb. 28 basketball games

Bring a donation of 5 cans of non-perishable food as your entry fee to the HFC men's and women's basketball games on Feb. 28. This is part of the MCCAA Hunger Games contest.
Students walking past the Learning Success Center on a sunny day.

Paths to success: Learning Success Center Open House

Join us for the Learning Success Center's Open House to learn about the many student support offices at HFC and how we can help you succeed.
An illustration of two canned food items with The Passage poster as a label.

Support Hawks’ Nest; get 50% off “The Passage” tickets

Help a good cause by donating non-perishable pantry items to the Hawks' Nest. You will stock the Hawks' Nest, and you'll get half off your ticket to "The Passage." HFC students and employees only.
An image of a Hawks' Nest volunteer with canned goods.

Hawks’ Nest hosts “Thanks for Giving” Food Drive Nov. 9-23

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide assistance for HFC students. Please consider making a donation of food, personal items, or money.