About Us
In the past academic year, 2,263 members of the Bearcat community utilized the Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center in over 9,600 visits.
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.
Having the Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center, I feel less worried about food and I'm able to focus more on my studies.
2nd Year CCM Student
Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center In the News
(2025) Massive food drop helps students facing campus hunger crisis
(2025) Cincinnati, BYU team up to fight food insecurity for students ahead of game
(2025) The Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center opens new digs
(2025) UC's college pantry that serves hundreds of students expands to meet growing needs
(2024) Crosstown Foodout: UC and Xavier food pantries call attention to food insecurity
(2023) Bearcat Pantry expands to include garden with fresh vegetables, more
(2023) The Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center: The key to one student’s success