SHARE WITH STUDENTS: POP-UP Pantry next week – Wednesday, October 19th from 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Dear UIC Students, Staff, and Faculty,
Thanks to the donations of other UIC students, staff, and faculty the Pop-Up Pantry will be "popping up" again to distribute food to UIC students on the following date. Supplies are limited.
The UIC Pop-Up Pantry, is a free resource to support UIC students who are experiencing food insecurity due to financial constraints.
Date: Wednesday October 19, 2016
Time: 10:30am-2:00pm
Location: Student Center East Tower, Room 613
Students must show their i-card. Supplies are limited.
Notes of Thanks to Donors from Student Pantry Users:
"Dear Donors, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for giving us food…seriously. There have been a lot of times where I find myself starving in studies and have nothing to eat. You guys are the best!"
"So many students like myself struggle day-to-day. Thank you for helping. You have no idea how the smallest of donations help. God Bless You."
"Thank you. I have two small kids at home that depend on me. Although I make sure they are fed, this will help out."
If you would like to see more of these notes of thanks, please send a note to carolp@uic.edu.
How can you help?
Donations are accepted at any time during the academic year. All donations go to help UIC students.
Food Donation Guidelines:
Most Popular (Always the first 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
- Peanut butter/jelly
- 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
Not Accepted
- Candy
- Cookies
With great appreciation for your support,
Carol Petersen
Associate Director, Wellness Center
David Lin
Vice President, Undergraduate Student Government
DuJuan Smith
Assistant Dean, Office of the Dean of Students