About Us
In the past academic year, 1,615 members of the Bearcat community utilized the BCP in over 6,700 visits.
Having the BCP, I feel less worried about food and I'm able to focus more on my studies.
2nd Year CCM Student
National Statistics
- College University Food Bank Association (CUFBA) states 30% of college students are food insecure and 17% have some form of housing insecurity.
- Feeding America estimates that 54 million Americans were food insecure in 2020, up 17 million from 2018.
- ThinkProgress notes that 80% college students works on average 20 hours a week while in college.
Our History
- November 2016: Bearcats Pantry starts in a closet in French Hall West.
- January 2017: Expanded service with To-Go bags and Meal Vouchers.
- 2018: Moved to new location in Stratford Heights, created the Career Closet, and shifted focus to nutritional-based foods.
- 2021: Undergo re-brand from Bearcats Pantry to BCP and Resource Center.
- 2022: New programs are added including Family First, BCP Connections, and Healthy Bites.
Meet Our Team
