NUTRITION

Kent State University’s Department of Employee Wellness and Health Promotion is pleased to partner with Be Well Solutions to enhance our commitment to support and promote the health and well-being of the university community. 

All full-time, benefits-eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in a number of resources around nutrition, exercise, emotional balance, being a smart patient….to name a few. In addition, employees have access to a confidential online health risk assessment (HRA), complemented by on-site biometric health screenings offered by Be Well Solutions.

Be Well Solutions will offer telephone, online, and face-to-face health coaching to all benefits-eligible employees. Health coaches can assist individuals in addressing any concerns or risk factors that may have been discovered during their assessment or they may also help with personal wellness-related goals. Examples of this include smoking cessation, developing a 5K training plan or weight management. 

Contact:  Be Well Solutions

Phone:  216-378-0888

Email:  info@bewellsolutions.com

Website:  portal.bewelldata.com

Eligible:  KSU employees

Cost:  N/A

Additional Information: 

For first-time login, use the following login credentials:

• Username: FlashLine username with first letter moved to the end. (Example: csmith23 = smith23c)
• Password*: The format for your ten-character password is MMMYYXXXXX. (Example: below = APR9065432)
  • MMM = the first three UPPER CASE letters of your birth month.
    (i.e. April = APR).
  • YY = the last two digits of your birth year. (i.e. 1990 = 90).
  • XXXXX = the last five digits of your Kent State University (Banner) ID number. (i.e. 898765432 = 65432)
• *You will be prompted to change your password and complete your profile.

The purpose of the Campus Kitchen Pantry (CKP) at Kent State University is to supplement individuals that are food insecure and in need of assistance with free food. We provide supplemental support and are not intended to provide an individual’s appropriate nutritional intake. There are other pantries on campus (Women’s Center and Pan-African Studies), as well as off-campus meal programs.

Phone: 330-672-7876

Email: community@kent.edu

Website: Campus Kitchen

The Center of Nutrition Outreach in the College of Education, Health and Human Services provides free to low cost nutrition service to all part-time and full-time Kent State students and employees, and residents of Portage County. The Center provides individual/family nutrition education on weight control, cardiovascular/hypertension, digestive disorders, diabetes, eating disorders, general nutrition/wellness, pediatric nutrition, childhood obesity, sports nutrition, vegetarianism, food allergies, and food safety. A Registered Dietitian coordinates the program in collaboration with the Kent State University Nutrition and Dietetics faculty. 

Contact:  Tanya R. Falcone MS, RDN, LD

Phone:  330-672-2063

Email:  tfalcon1@kent.edu

Website:  https://www.kent.edu/ehhs/hs/nutr/center-nutrition-outreach

Eligible:  KSU students, employees, Portage County community

Cost: Option 1: traditional one on one appointments. These appointments are free to all KSU students and employees. This include 1 appointment per month, and includes all measurements such as weight, body fat measurements and blood pressure. Option 2: wellness coaching over the phone. These appointments are all free for all KSU students and employees. This includes: 1 face to face appointment to get all measurements and assess goals followed by weekly appointments over the phone, all for free. Portage county members cost is assessment on a sliding scale with cost of appointments ranging from $0 to $20 for initial, and $0 to $10 for follow up appointments. 

Additional Information:  The Nutrition Outreach Program is located in 200 Nixson Hall. 

Welcome to Flash's Food Pantry at Kent State Stark. We understand that you may need a helping hand during hard times. Flash’s Food Pantry is open to any Kent State Stark student, faculty or staff member.

Brown paper bags are available to transport items. 

Location:
Campus Center
Lower Level

Summer 2024: May 1 - Aug. 19
By appointment only.

Schedule an appointment to visit the pantry with either:

• Ryan Johanning, Interfaith Campus Ministry
  rjohanni@kent.edu
• Ashley Brightbill, Student Involvement
  abright6@kent.edu

Find helpful resources for food and other community support.

ACCESS KENT STATE EMERGENCY RESOURCES

HELP US FEED THOSE IN NEED

Flash’s Food Pantry relies on the generosity of its supporters to help fight hunger on campus. Non-perishable food can be donated at the pantry. Flash’s Food Pantry works with Interfaith Campus Ministry and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to directly purchase food at a discounted rate. This helps to maximize dollars raised for the pantry. 

Top 10 Donation Wish List

• Boxed cereal
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.)
• Rice
• Pasta and pasta sauce
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Bar and liquid soap
• Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• Baby diapers and formula

Located in halls White and Bowman on the Kent State Main Campus, Food 4 Thought Cafe has based our operation on the premise that fresh foods can be flavorful and healthy, but also quick and inexpensive to produce. Many healthy (and delicious) options devoid of animal products are available to meet the needs of the vegetarian and vegan population. F4TCC is independent from Dining Services and unfortunately cannot accept student dining plans. Flashcash, cash and credit are accepted. Cafe employees are students of the Nutrition and Dietetics or Hospitality Management programs at KSU. All profits are allocated for student initiatives. 

Locations and hours available on the website:  http://www.kent.edu/ehhs/hs/nutr/food-4-thought-cafe

Eligible:  KSU students, employees.

The resources on this page are for individuals and families seeking food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is not an all-inclusive list and there may be additional resources within your community. Please check with your local community social service office.

Food Pantries and Resources for all Kent State University campuses 

Additional resources for Kent State at Ashtabula 

Akron Canton Regional Food Bank - serving Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties

    FoodFinder - locate food pantries in your area

The IMPACT program can assist with problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, child and eldercare needs, marital concerns or substance abuse. They can also provide assistance for financial, legal or identity theft issues. All resources are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. IMPACT services are confidential and provided by credentialed professionals. All employees, household members, dependents in and away from home, and parents/parents-in-law are eligible to use any of the IMPACT services. 

IMPACT provides up to six confidential counseling sessions, at no cost. If treatment or services needed go beyond the six sessions, IMPACT will make every effort to transition the client to a provider that participates in their network.  Many services can now be offered through telemental health, which provides additional convenience and flexibility to busy schedules as well as eliminates travel barriers.

New in 2020, is IMPACT’s artificial intelligence chatbox, TESS. TESS provides users with psychological and emotional support and improves mental health and well-being. TESS, like all IMPACT services, is available to all Kent State full- and part-time faculty and staff and their qualifying dependents. To learn more about TESS, click here or visit the IMPACT website.

IMPACT Solutions provides MyLifeExpert work/life website which gives you access to thousands of up-to-date topic related articles, videos, podcasts, calculators and webinars. To access these resources and more, visit www.MyIMPACTSolution.com and select “MY LIFE EXPERT LOGIN” and enter your username and password.

First time users will need to create a new account. 

1. On the next page, click the green “SIGN UP” button next to “Create a new account with your company code” 
2. Enter company code: kenteap 
3. Enter your email address 
4. Select a username that you will remember 
5. Click “SUBMIT” 
6. Once submitted you'll receive an email from info@mylifeexpert.com with your Access Code to activate your account 
7. Retrieve the code from your email and return to your browser to enter it 
8. Create your password 
9. Once your password is confirmed, you will be prompted to login with the username and password your created 

Contact:  Impact Solutions

Phone:  800-227-6007

Website:  www.myimpactsolution.com

Eligible:  KSU employees and family members

Cost:  N/A

You can reach IMPACT directly at 1-800-227-6007,  24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Kent State University faculty, staff, and students who are nursing mothers have the option of using a lactation room on each of the Kent State campuses. These rooms provide a secure space for nursing mothers, they are shielded from view, free from intrusion by co-workers and the public, and are not a restroom.

Contacts: 

• Office of the University Architect at 330-672-3880, or universityarchitect@kent.edu
• Human Resources at 330-672-2100, or hrweb@kent.edu

Website:  https://www.kent.edu/universityarchitect/lactation-rooms

Eligible: KSU students, employees, visitors

Cost:  N/A

Additional Information: It is recommended to call the location contact in advance for availability. 

The DeWeese Health Center is a full-service primary care medical facility. We can meet the majority of your health care needs including acute problems such as fevers, respiratory illnesses, stomach pains, sprains and strains, skin rashes, and minor emergencies. Appointments in our general medical and women’s health clinic are available for students and employees. Most insurance plans accepted and reasonable self-pay rates are available. 

Contact: DeWeese Health Center

Address: 1500 Eastway Drive, Kent State University, Kent OH, 44242

Phone: 330-672-2322

Website: DeWeese Health Center

• Medical Appointments  
• Pharmacy
• Radiology
• Women's Clinic

Eligible:  KSU students, KSU employees

Cost:  Costs are dependent on service needed.

Additional Information:  Insurance may be billed for services.

WW has discontinued Workshops in the Workplace and as a result Kent State will no longer have a WW at Work program or affiliated Employer ID. However, we still have great opportunities for you to save! This includes deeply discounted WW memberships as low as $11.87 per month for any employee, or their dependent 18 years old or older, who are covered under our university-sponsored health plan through Medical Mutual.

WW Medical Mutual partnership website 

Eligible:  KSU employees and their families, KSU students and the community

Cost:  see website