Support the BCP
Make a Donation
The BCP and Resource Center is sustained through various donations from the UC campus community, alumni, Greater Cincinnati area, and extended family and friends.
We accept donations on an ongoing basis. There are several ways you can support the BCP - make a financial gift, purchase items from our Amazon wishlist, or donate physical items. We appreciate your consideration and support!
Donate Items
Items can be donated at the following locations:
- BCP and Resource Center (2634 Stratford Avenue, Building 16, 007)
- Accessibility Resources Office (Commons Edge Pavillion North, next to the AACRC)
- Any current donation drive locations
Please ensure any donated food items are not expired or opened. Household items should be new. Clothing items should be in very good or excellent used condition and cleaned.
Food
- Lentils, split peas, chickpeas
- Canned meat (tuna, chicken, etc.)
- Flour and cornmeal
- Granola bars, protein bars, and healthy snacks
- Spices, seasonings, cooking oil, etc.
- Pasta, rice noodles, rice, beans
- Fruit cups, canned fruit, applesauce
- Infant formula
Hygiene & Household Items
- Hygiene products, including feminine hygiene products
- Cleaning supplies
- School supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
- Laundry detergent
- Diapers, wipes
Clothing
- Professional clothing (e.g., dress pants and shirts, blouses, blazers, scarfs, dresses, skirts, shoes)
- Infant and child clothing
Volunteer Your Time
Become an Ambassador
Student Ambassadors help their peers and serve their community as integral members of the BCP team. Ambassadors help with daily operations and large-scale projects, checking guests in and out, restocking the shelves, hosting tabling events, and more. They are required to volunteer for at least 2 shifts per month.
Applications for the 2024-25 Ambassador program are open from now until April 24, 2024. Additional information regarding the program can be found at the top of the application.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Student volunteers support the BCP Market (Stratford Heights, Building 16, 007) and Garden (Fishwick Drive). Volunteers assist with BCP visitor check-in and check-out, restocking, and other tasks as needed. Volunteer work is eligible for on-campus credit. Sign up on UC's volunteer portal.
Contact the BCP if you have questions about volunteer opportunities, getting hours approved, or hosting a drive.
Host a Drive
We are happy to partner with any individuals, groups, or organizations that want to host a donation drive. This is a great way for groups to get involved with the BCP!
Please email us if you would like to collaborate on a drive.