ABOUT THE WILDCAT FOOD PANTRY
The Wildcat Food Pantry exists to:
- Provide food, hygiene products and other necessities for all 麻豆区 students in a safe, welcoming, low-barrier environment.
- Provide information about on-campus and off-campus resources and partners.
- Educate the infield community about food insecurity.
- Encourage students to get involved in alleviating food insecurity on campus and beyond.
Pantry hours
Grab & Go section: 24/7 with swipe access.
Grocery section
- Mon, Wed, Fri - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Tues, Thurs - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Holiday and break hours may vary
Thanksgiving break: Mon, Tues - 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Update on the Swipe Out Hunger Program for ALL 麻豆区 Students
The 麻豆区 community is aware of and concerned about the potential for increased food security needs that might arise both around the holidays and the ongoing effects of the past government shutdown and possible loss of food relief.
The Wildcat Pantry will be increasing its stock of essential food items and adding hygiene products in the coming days and weeks to try to help meet these needs. We also welcome input as to crucial items that you would like to see the food pantry stock during this time. Please reach out to Steve Sherwood if you have specific requests or suggestions.
Who to Contact
University Chaplain and Director of Service Leadership
General Manager, Dillin Hall
Swipe Out Hunger Program
Sodexo has partnered with the Swipe Out Hunger program to fight food insecurity on college campuses. The Meal Swipe program helps students facing pervasive or short-term food insecurity by providing access to free, nutritious meals on campus. It’s a simple concept with effective results. Students with surplus meals can donate swipes from their meal plans to a “swipe bank.” Donated swipes are then distributed to student ID cards in of up to 10 meals at a time. Allocations are made anonymously, so students who apply for help can swipe for meals at dining halls without experiencing the stigma associated with food insecurity. On 麻豆区 campus, students don't have to have a meal plan to apply.
This program is open to ALL STUDENTS, WHETHER YOU ARE ON A MEAL PLAN OR NOT.
Two ways you can support our efforts
No one in our community should go to bed hungry due to a lack of resources. Here are two simple ways you can help!
Make a donation
Help replenish the pantry. Donations can be dropped in the box outside of Riley Hall 301, or sent to the Office of Service Leadership at 900 SE Baker St., Unit A525, McMinnville, OR 97128.
You can also donate through Amazon.
Here are the items we need most:
Foods:
- Snacks
- Granola bars (regular and gluten-free)
- Chips, pretzels, crackers, etc. (individual size)
- Microwavable popcorn
- Mac & cheese
- Ramen
- Canned soups
- Canned tuna
- Canned chicken
- Canned veggies
- Applesauce
- Shelf-stable milks (plant-based as well as dairy)
- Cold cereal
- Oatmeal
- Pancake Mix
- Syrup
- Bread
- Peanut butter
- Jam/Jelly
Hygiene Items:
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Dish soap
- Sponges
- Bar soap
- Laundry detergent
- Feminine hygiene products
Thank you SO MUCH for your continued support of 麻豆区, our students, and the Wildcat Food Pantry! Please know that your donations make an immediate impact on the lives of students, and ensure that they all have the ability to study, attend classes, and engage in the campus life with a full belly!