UNLV Food Pantry
Our pantry serves as a year-round resource that provides perishable and non-perishable food items to students, staff, and faculty who need additional support.
About Our Food Pantry
The UNLV Food Pantry was created in 2010 in response to a need from the UNLV community who were facing economic challenges. Since then, the pantry has continued to serve faculty, staff and students throughout the year. The pantry receives over 30,000 pounds of food donations and provides food for nearly 4,500 patrons each year.
The Food Pantry is supported by UNLV CSUN, GPSA, the Division of Student Affairs, the School of Public Health, the Provost, and UNLV President.
What to Expect When You Visit the Pantry
The UNLV Food Pantry is a resource for UNLV students, staff and faculty members. When you arrive, you will check in at the front desk. The staff member will verify you are part of the UNLV community and ask you a few questions about the size of your household to ensure you are provided with enough food.
You will then have an opportunity to shop the pantry shelves which generally includes grains, canned foods, protein, and baking staples. You also will be given fresh fruit and vegetables based on availability.
Members of the UNLV community are able to visit the pantry once a week.
Requirements
You must be a UNLV student, staff, or faculty member to access the Food Pantry. All clients must present one of the following:
- A Rebel ID card
- Proof of employment at UNLV
- Proof of class registration at UNLV
Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Note: The Food Pantry is closed on university observed holidays.
Location
Additional Resources
Food Pantry Recipes
If you are looking for some inspiration or just want to try a few new recipes, we encourage you to browse recipes created by the UNLV Department of Nutrition. Another helpful resource is the MyPlate website by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Campus Support Services
If you are in need of assistance with other basic needs and services on campus during this time, please refer to the Student Support website.
Food Assistance
For additional food assistance, please refer to the Three Square Food Bank website.
Give to the Pantry
The UNLV Food Pantry welcomes the support of the Southern Nevada Community.
Monetary Donations
To make a monetary donation to the UNLV Food Pantry, give online or contact Erika Christensen (School of Public Health) at erika.christensen@unlv.edu or Nicole Loo (Division of Student Affairs) at nicole.loo@unlv.edu.
Food Donations
To donate food items you can drop off donations to the UNLV Food Pantry during regular business hours.
Recommendations
Non-perishable foods (must not exceed 1 month of expiry date)
- Canned
- Dried or dehydrated
- Microwaveable packs
Produce
- Fruit: Packed in 100% juice, jams or jellies
- Vegetables: Packed in water, low-sodium, ready-to-eat
Dairy products
- Shelf-stable milk
- Powdered dairy
Proteins (animal or plant-based)
- Poultry, seafood, meat
- Beans, nuts, nut butters, seeds
Combination/miscellaneous foods
- Sauces, soups, broths, chili, etc.
Grains
- Rice, pasta, oatmeal, cereals, etc.
Non-Food Item Donations
Non-food item donations can also be dropped off to the UNLV Food Pantry during regular business hours.
Recommendations
Unused home essentials
- Tissue paper/towels
- Personal care
- Dental hygiene
- Hand sanitizer/wipes
Food preparation items
- New cooking utensils (examples: can openers, tongs, colanders, mixing bowls, etc.)
- Cookbooks (new or gently used)
School supplies
- Binders, notebooks, folders
- Pens, pencils, highlighters
- Pencil cases, backpacks
- Calculators, flash drives
