The Pop-Up Pantry serves UIC students who are experiencing food insecurity.
Food Drive Date: Wednesday March 30,, 2016
Location: UIC Wellness Center, Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted Street suite 238
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: 312-413-2120 (No need to park when delivering a donation. Call when you arrive and we will do a curb side pick-up from your vehicle).
Monetary donations can also be made on the Pop-Up Pantry website:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/wellctr/UIC%20Pop%20Up%20Pantry_Donate.html
Food Donation Guidelines:
Products must be
- Fresh and not expired
- In original cans, cartons, or bags
- Non-perishable (requires no refrigeration or freezing) • Unopened and in the original container with the original product label • Free of damage, stains, moisture, etc.
Most Popular (Always the 1st to go)
- On-the-go/instant meals (Easy Mac, etc.) • Pasta/rice (dry pasta, canned pasta, pasta packets, any type of rice) • Hot or cold cereal • Snack foods (granola bars, trail mix, protein bars, etc.) • Beverages (coffee, tea, etc.)
Important Basics
- Peanut butter/jelly
- Canned fish
- Canned meats
- Canned beans
- Canned soup/soup packets
- Canned vegetables
Non-food Items
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Toothbrushes/toothpaste
- Toilet paper
- Deodorant
- Laundry detergent
- Diapers
Not Accepted
As pantry administrators we also thank you with a small token of appreciation for donations made during the Wednesday March 30, 2016 Food Drive.
1-5 items will receive a metal stylus pen
6-9 items will receive a coffee tumbler or water bottle
10 items or more will receive a USG sweatshirt
Supplies are limited on all items.
