Office of Student Life
Parent and Family Relations

Sept. 2025 Department Debrief: Monda Student Resource Center

September 25, 2025

Monda Student Resource Center

To contact the Monda Student Resource Center: Email sl-msrc@osu.edu or visit their website


Department Debrief is a monthly article from the Parent and Family Relations office dedicated to helping family members and supporters better understand the services, opportunities and support offered by particular offices for students.

This month, our team met with Morgan Vibbert, the associate director of the Monda Student Resource Center (MSRC). The MSRC is a support center for students that provides essential needs and services in a centralized location.


Who is eligible to utilize services within the Monda Student Resource Center?

The MSRC has various community partners to provide support and success for any Ohio State student with an active enrollment, including undergraduate, graduate and professional students from all campuses.

Any enrolled Ohio State student seeking access to basic needs – like food, professional clothing, and other resources – is eligible for services offered by the MSRC. Individuals not enrolled in classes are not eligible for MSRC services but are provided a list of Columbus-area resources that can provide assistance.

What services does the Monda Student Resource Center provide?

The MSRC works closely with the Buckeye Food Alliance, providing a food pantry open to students to reduce the impacts of food insecurity in the Ohio State student community.

The food pantry is located in the MSRC, offering items such as fresh produce, pantry staples, meat and dairy products, personal care items and more.

Donations from the Mid-Ohio Food Collective and Dining Services donations are largely utilized by the pantry. Outside donations are also accepted. Some of the most-needed items can be found on the MSRC website, as well as instructions for those interested in monetary or professional attire donations.

The Mid-Ohio Food Collective, along with the ACCESS Collaborative program on campus, contributes items for parenting students, such as diapers, wipes, baby food and more.

Services at the MSRC also include access to the Reid Family Career Closet, which provides students with access to professional attire.

Ranging from traditional office wear to clothing suited for agricultural fields and student employment roles, the Reid Family Career closet is committed to ensure every Buckeye can feel comfortable and confident during job interviews, internships, case competitions and networking events.

The Reid Family Career Closet holds over 7,000 items of clothing to ensure students find the perfect match.

Vibbert said that the center plans to have a graduation cap and gown drive and a winter clothing drive when the timing is appropriate.

The center also plans to start programming that will teach students skills that help as they grow into adulthood from cooking demos to understanding and utilizing insurance.

The MSRC also offers personalized support through the MSRC student support specialist or same-day appointments with Student Life offices and departments within the MSRC. The student support specialist is a trained professional that meets with students one-on-one to help them assess their needs and pair them with resources that can provide support. Support is offered in areas such as emergency financial assistance, support for parenting students, housing, and community resources.

Here are a few ways that your student can begin utilizing services at the MSRC:

  • Schedule an appointment with the student support specialist
  • Schedule an appointment to visit the Student Food Pantry
  • Schedule an appointment with the MSRC Reid Family Career Closet
  • Visit during operating hours, with varied programming times:
    • Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Tuesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
    • Thursday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

What advice to you have for students or their parents/families?

Morgan Vibbert, the associate director of the MSRC, offered a word of advice for parents, families and students in the OSU community that may need additional support.

“Don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for what you need,” Vibbert said. “OSU and Columbus, Ohio have a ton of resources and there’s always something to help your child/student. They just need to advocate for themselves and their needs.”


Jamie Steinbock
Student Assistant
Parent and Family Relations