Duke Energy recently presented $5,000 to Lander University’s Bear Necessities food pantry, helping the pantry’s mission to address food insecurity among students. Pictured from left are Professor Zach Rubin; Gabrielle Radulescu; Nick Thomson, district manager for government and community relations with Duke Energy; Van Taylor, director of development for University Advancement; Daisy Villalobos; Dave Drucker, dean of students; Kansadie Banda; Professor Stacey Olson; and Taylor Cook, vice president for advancement.