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
On Campus: St. George Interfaith Food Pantry
.05 miles: Church of our Saviour
1.2 miles: Faith Food Pantry
1.3 miles: St. Francis Seraph Ministries
1.4 miles: Freestore Foodbank
1.4 miles: York Street United Methodist Church
1.5 miles: Adventist Outreach