Bear Box
Welcome to Bear Box! A student-curated care package service
What’s inside a Bear Box?
There are six themed care packages per year; three each semester.
Items
Items vary by season and may include:
- Missouri State University gear (hoodies, t-shirts, hats).
- Snacks and wellness items.
- School spirit swag.
Delivery schedule
- Welcome box – First two weeks of semester.
- Mid-semester boost.
- Finals week survival kit – Final two weeks of semester.
Price
$300 per academic year.
(That’s just $50 per box — less than one campus pizza night!)
Ready to send some Bear Box love?
Buy a box, build a student
When you send a Bear Box, you’re doing more than sending snacks — you’re investing in students.
- Created and managed through the Missouri State University department of management.
- Supports student jobs, internships and entrepreneurship education.
- Delivered directly to residence halls or available for pickup in Glass Hall.
Our Story: Born in the heart of campus
It started as a class assignment… and became a passion project.
In the spring of 2022, a group of business students at Missouri State University were tasked with creating a business model from scratch. Inspired by our own experiences — late-night cramming, homesick weekends, and missing mom’s cookies — we thought:
What if care packages came from right here on campus?
And so, Bear Box was born — a nod to our beloved mascot and a reminder that no student should feel forgotten, especially during the toughest weeks of the semester.
But this isn’t just about snacks and school supplies. It’s about creating connection.
Each Bear Box is student-built, student-run, and student-loved. Every box you send supports student leaders, empowers entrepreneurship and brings joy to Bears across campus.
Why Bear Box?
By Bears, for Bears.
- Personal and local: Packed on campus, by students who know what Missouri State University life is like.
- Fast and reliable: No delays. No outsourcing.
- Mission-driven: Your purchase funds student scholarships and internships.
- Hands-on education: Operated from the Bears Ink Entrepreneurship Labs in Glass Hall.
Our mission
Care, connection and campus pride.
Bear Box exists to:
- Support student well-being with thoughtful gifts
- Empower student entrepreneurs through real-world business experience
- Foster community by sourcing local and student-made items when possible
- Give back. Every sale supports student awards and Missouri State University initiatives.
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