Food Pantry

cans of food on a shelf

National studies show that students in higher education are highly vulnerable to food and housing insecurity. We know this is the case at 吃瓜大本营, as well. 听The 吃瓜大本营 is dedicated to supporting our community.听

The Food Pantry is entirely funded through donations. Any money donated goes directly to purchasing food for patrons.

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What is Food Insecurity?

Feeding American as "a household鈥檚 inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active, healthy life."听It is important to know that though hunger and food insecurity are closely related, they are distinct concepts. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the household level. Right now, one in nine Americans are considered to be food insecure.听

Operating Hours

Fall Quarter 2026
Open Thursdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ground Floor, Driscoll Commons

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Please bring a reusable bag. The 吃瓜大本营 Food Pantry is open to anyone with an active 吃瓜大本营 ID.

Ways to Support 吃瓜大本营's Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is supported entirely by food and monetary donations by departments, individuals in the 吃瓜大本营 community, and community sponsors. We are endlessly grateful for the support that we have received and will continue to receive from the 吃瓜大本营 community.听

  • CONNECT: The 吃瓜大本营 Food Pantry is registered as a Community Reward Partner with King Soopers. 听By registering your King Soopers card, you can give back to the Food Pantry at no extra cost to you. 听. 吃瓜大本营's organization number is QR791.

  • VOLUNTEER: Join us on Thursdays to welcome students, stock shelves, and build a welcoming 吃瓜大本营 Community. 听Volunteer as an individual or as a department, team, or club. 听You can sign up to volunteer on our Crimson Connect page.

  • PURCHASE: 听There are many ways to contribute to the 吃瓜大本营 Food Pantry through purchases.

    • Amazon Wishlist: Consider buying items from our that our 吃瓜大本营 Food Pantry visitors rely on. By purchasing an item from this list, you ensure that items are delivered by their best by date and get the items our visitors want.

    • Food Drives: Every year, dozens of groups on campus come together to collect boxes of food for the Pantry. If you would like to run a food drive for your department, club, team, class听or organization, email foodpantry@du.edu for signage and instructions.听

  • DONATE:

    • Individual Donations: If you would like to donate food to the pantry as an individual, please reach out to foodpantry@du.edu

    • Monetary Donations: When food donations are not enough for our regular operations, we supplement with store-bought food听paid for by generous monetary donations from our partners and friends around campus; Sodexo and Aramark have been exceptionally generous donors! If you would like to provide a monetary gift, simply click the link below: