Hawks' Nest

Graphic for Hawks' Nest food drive September 6-16, 2022

Hawks’ Nest hosts Stock the Pantry Food Drive Sept. 6-16

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.
Hawkster and HFC Student Success Navigator Ashlei Chears.

Get to Know HFC: Ashlei Chears earns certificates to become a more inclusive advisor

HFC Student Success Navigator Ashlei Chears wants to help historically underserved students achieve their academic goals.
A photo of Troy Gibson holding rainbow flags

Get to Know HFC: Troy Gibson amplifies service and inclusion

Troy Gibson provides advising, guidance, and many kinds of support to HFC students.
An image of the two donations made to the Hawk's Nest.

The Hawks’ Nest benefits from large donations from HFEC and ULA

The Hawks' Nest received a combined donation of approximately 2,550 lbs. of food, 150 personal care items, and $840 in funds.
An employee of a Student Services department providing advice to a student.

Student Services Spotlight: Student Outreach and Support (SOS) Office

If you are experiencing financial or personal difficulties, the Student Outreach and Support Office is here to help you.

Hawks’ Nest Restock the Pantry food drive

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide needed items for HFC students. Please consider making a donation during our food drive (personal items also needed).
Are you ready for the fall 2021 semester at Henry Ford College?

Fall classes begin August 26... are you ready?

Get ready for the Fall 2021 semester at HFC by reaching out to our team of professionals who are here to help you.
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HFC alumnus Brooks donates 13,500 face masks to HFC students

HFC alumnus Byron Brooks gives back to the College by donating thousands of face masks to students.
Photo of inside the Hawks' Nest.

Hawks’ Nest hours for the Summer 2021 semester

The Hawks' Nest will be open Thursdays until July 15 and by appointment.
An image of HFC's campus in a rainbow color scheme with the title LGBTQ+ Resources at Henry Ford College.

HFC services and resources for LGBTQ+ students and employees

A number of resources and services are available to community members in HFC's ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
photo of food in a box

SNAP extends food stamp eligibility for students during pandemic

For students facing food insecurity during the pandemic, SNAP has extended program eligibility to provide access to food.

Hawks’ Nest holds Stock the Pantry Food Drive Sept. 8-21

Food items are needed for the Hawks' Nest's Stock the Pantry Food Drive Sept. 8-21.
Three Hawks' Nest volunteers.

Donate to the Hawks’ Nest bottle and can refund drive

The Hawks' Nest is raising funds to restock its pantry for when we return to campus. We ask you to donate funds from your returnables to this effort.
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

Free food distribution, Ford Community & Performing Arts Center

Beginning May 12, Gleaners will host a free food distribution drive-through in Dearborn. This will take place each week for the next seven weeks.

SAFE@HFC donates 60 SAFE-Packs to HFC students

HFC team members band together to help students by donating SAFE-Packs.

Hawks' Nest food drive through March 6

Help us restock the shelves to provide food for students.
Three Hawks' Nest volunteers.

The Hawks’ Nest celebrates four years of providing food for students

The Hawks’ Nest, HFC’s official food pantry, has received and distributed approximately 25,000 lbs. of food, and many other items, since opening in 2016.
Icons representing basic human needs, such as housing, food, clothing, transportation

HFC joins statewide basic needs initiative to support students

HFC will join a statewide initiative by community colleges to address and alleviate basic needs insecurity among college students.
Hawkster and students dancing

Join us for Welcome Back Days!

Our popular Welcome Back Days connect students to activities, resources, and many of the fun extras offered at HFC. Join us, Jan. 28-30! Everyone is invited.
Najwa Aboudaye and Habib Serhan

Hawks’ Nest receives substantial donations to help students through the winter

Approximately 2,000 pounds of food and other items were donated to the Hawks' Nest in December.
shelves with food inside Hawks' Nest

Feather the Hawks' Nest

The Hawks' Nest needs your continued support, so we can provide food and personal items to students in need.
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HIV/AIDS Awareness presentation and testing, Dec. 4

HIV/AIDS awareness and testing event, free and open to the public.
Maureen Webster, Russ Kavalhuna, Tony Perry

Turkey Trot supports Hawks' Nest, BMQFG

The Turkey Trot brought community members together to support student-focused campus organizations.
It wouldn't be Welcome Back Days at HFC if the Hawkster, HFC's official mascot, didn't make an appearance.

Turkey Trot fundraiser for Hawks’ Nest and BMQFG this Saturday

HFC is hosting a Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 9, as a fundraiser for the Hawks' Nest and the Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group.