DU Food Pantry
National studies show that students in higher education are highly vulnerable to food and housing insecurity. We know this is the case at DU, as well. The DU Food Pantry exists as a free and open resource for anyone with a DU ID number to supplement their weekly food supply in times of need. New visitors are asked to fill out a short demographic survey.
2021-2022 UPDATE
For the 2021-2022 academic year, the DU Food Pantry will be returning to its former mode of operation for its patrons. Rather than last year, where we asked that all orders be placed online in advance, this year, we are offering drop-in hours for anybody seeking our services to fill their bags themselves. We believe that by offering the option for patrons to come in and see our selection first-hand, they will have more freedom of choice and be able to tailor their bags to their needs. The Food Pantry operates within the “Sustainability Marketplace” in Towers. This is the same location as previous years, however, we now have a Thrift Store as well. The Pantry’s drop-in hours are during all hours of operation for the Marketplace, this provides individuals with far more opportunities to utilize the Pantry. The hours are as follows:
- Monday: 2-6PM
- Tuesday: 2-6PM
- Wednesday: CLOSED
- Thursday: 2-6PM
- Friday: 2-6PM
- Saturday/Sunday: 11AM-4PM
If these hours do not work for you, we are also offering the option to order your food bags in advance, similar to last year. If this is the case, orders must be placed by Wednesday of each academic week. Orders will be ready for pickup on Thursdays during our typical hours. The order form can be found HERE.
Bags can be picked up on the Williams Street side of Centennial Towers. All users will be required to be wearing a mask when they pick up their box.
If you have any questions, concerns, or can’t make the times listed above, please don't hesitate to reach out to foodpantry@du.edu.
The DU Food Pantry is located in the Sustainability Marketplace, on the first floor of the Centennial Towers residence hall.
Visitors are provided with up to one bag of food per week. New visitors will get a free reusable bag and are expected to bring this with them on future visits. This is to reduce the waste generated by food pantry visits and also to ensure that this shared resource is able to serve all who need it.