Bearcats Pantry

From free food to social services support, we provide a range of programs, connections, and supplies. Any current Bearcat can visit the Market and receive up to 20 lbs of supplemental groceries once per week, including:

  • Non-perishable items
  • Frozen meat 
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables  
  • Hygiene products 

Satellite pantries and to-go bags are available in various locations around campus. Our two-acre garden provides fresh produce for students at our Annual Farmers Markets in the fall. 

Summer 2026 Hours

  • Monday: 11am-3:30pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12-5:30pm
  • Thursday: 11-3:30pm
  • Friday: Closed

Starting August 24th: Fall 2026 Hours

  • Monday: 11:00-1:30; 2:00-5:00 
  • Tuesday: CLOSED
  • Wednesday: 12:00-2:30; 3:00-5:30
  • Thursday: 9:30-1:30; 2:00-6:00
  • Friday: 10:00-2:00 
     

Visit the Market

Our primary market, located in Stratford Heights, Building 16 (first floor, room 101) provides supplemental groceries, including produce non-perishables, and hygiene items to Bearcats experiencing various insecurities. You may visit once per week for up to 20lbs of goods per visit. You will need to make a PantrySOFT account and present your physical Bearcat Card for entry. Please bring a reusable bag.

Prepare to Visit

  • You may visit once per week and receive up to 20lbs of goods per visit. 
  • You will need to make a PantrySOFT account.
  • Present your physical Bearcat Card for entry.
  • Please bring a reusable bag as we are only to provide plastic bags if they have been donated. 

Additional Pantry Locations

Our satellite markets and to-go bags provide additional convenient options around campus to grab supplemental grocery items and supplies. Bring your Bearcat ID and a bag when visiting. 

CECH Market (Student Services Center, Teachers-Dyer Complex, Room 360)

  • Monday: 9:30am-4:00pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30am-4:00pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 9:30am-4:00pm
  • Friday: Closed

CAHS Market (Health Sciences Building, East Campus, 1st Floor Near Vending Machines)

  • Note: This location is temporarily closed for Summer 2026.

To-Go Bag Locations

Complete a short intake survey to receive your grocery bag of prepackaged shelf stable foods at the following locations around campus:

  • College of Arts and Sciences: Advising Desk, 2nd Floor of French Hall West
  • College of Design, Art, Architecture, and Planning - Aronoff 5470
  • College of Engineering and Applied Sciences: 665 Baldwin Hall, Suite I
  • College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Student Services Center, 360 Teachers-Dyer Complex
  • College of Allied Health Sciences: G60 Health Science Building
  • College of Medicine: E-450 Medical Sciences Building
  • College of Nursing: 413 Proctor Hall
  • College of Pharmacy: 169 Kowalewski Hall
  • UC Public Safety Dispatch: 3 Edwards Center (Open 24/7, 365 days a year)

Community Resources

Local Food Pantries