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. 

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

• 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 
   

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.

• 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. 

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. 

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

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

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)

You can apply for Healthy Bites funds that can be redeemed for healthy items at Campus Services markets: Market on Main, MainStreet Express Market, DAAP Café, Teachers Café, Clermont and UCBA Cafés. Students can apply for more Healthy Bites dollars each semester.

You can apply to receive 3 meal vouchers per semester while supplies last. Once approved, vouchers will be added directly to your Bearcat Card and can be used at Center Court, On the Green (OTG), Stadium View, Bearcats Cafe and the UC Blue Ash dining centers. Vouchers expire at the end of the semester. Students must re-apply on every semester to receive more.