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.

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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.

Summer 2026 Hours

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

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)