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Feed U Pantry

Feed U Pantry Mission Statement:

The University of Utah food pantry aims to minimize hunger among our students, their families, and faculty and staff by providing free, accessible, and nutritious food. We strive to empower those in need to obtain food resources so they may focus on being healthy, happy, and successful at the University of Utah without the barrier of fighting hunger.

About Us:

The University of Utah food pantry provides non-perishable, nourishing food for our students, their families, faculty, and staff. Why? Because there are times when we all have struggles: Loss of a job, paying tuition, medical emergencies. The basic demands of life sometimes make us have to choose between food or bills. We don’t want any member of our Campus Community to have to choose between having some food on the table and keeping up with the emergencies that come up. Since opening in October 2014, the volunteer-powered Feed U Food Pantry has impacted thousands of University of Utah members and their families.

 

First Time Visitor?
First time visiting the pantry? Fill out the First Time Visitor Form for faster access.
First Time Visitor Form
Become a Volunteer
Looking to get involved and give back to your community? Become a Feed U Pantry volunteer.
Become a Volunteer
Donations
Food donations can be accepted directly to the Feed U Pantry. Please see our donation guide. Food donations can also be donated directly to the Utah Food Bank. Monetary donations are accepted directly through the Development Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions...

  • Anyone with an active uNID (u0123456) can utilize the Feed U Food Pantry. This includes students, staff, and faculty. A valid U Card is required during a visit to the pantry.

  • As long as they are in need of food assistance. Some may only need it once; others may need it for an extended period of time.

  • New clients are required to fill out a basic demographic form that can be found here. No proof of income is required, though we ask that clients remain mindful of others who also use the pantry.

  • The pantry is located on the basement level of the A. Ray Olpin Union building.

  • The Feed U Food Pantry is a partner agency of the Utah Food Bank and receives periodic shipments as needed. Donations from on-campus offices, groups, and individuals are also accepted! The pantry is also partnered with on-campus groups like the Edible Campus Gardens and the Food Recovery Network that provide perishable food items.

  • Food insecurity refers to the state of lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Being food secure means that someone has access to a sufficient amount of food, and the resources to obtain food that will support basic health. Being food insecure means that someone’s access to food is limited due to finances and/or other factors.

  • The Feed U Food Pantry opened in October 2014. Since then, thousands of University of Utah members and their families have been served.

  • The Feed U Food Pantry is powered by volunteers! Volunteers are needed to staff the pantry every semester. Click here to become a volunteer.

  • Pantry volunteers are asked to commit at least one hour a week for the length of a semester.

  • Please contact feedufoodpantry@gmail.com to arrange food donation details. Non-perishable items that are unopened, non-expired, and individually labeled are accepted. Monetary donations are also accepted through the Development Office. Click here to make a monetary donation.

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