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.
Fall Quarter 2024 Update:
The Food Pantry is undergoing a transition from the Center for a Regenerative Future to Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence. Updates will be provided about the Food Pantry's operation during Week 1 of Fall Quarter.
If you have any questions, concerns, or run into issues, please don't hesitate to reach out to foodpantry@du.edu.
If you need additional resources, see our list of Denver Metro Area Resources HERE.
The Food Pantry is entirely funded through monetary donations. If you would like to support the Pantry monetarily, please use this link (igfn.us/form/YOrT9A) or text SUSTAINDU to 41444. Any money donated this way goes directly to purchasing food for patrons and paying the salaries of the dedicated student staff who make the Food Pantry possible.
What is Food Insecurity?
Feeding American defines food insecurity as "a household’s inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active, healthy life." It is important to know that though hunger and food insecurity are closely related, they are distinct concepts. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the household level. Right now, one in nine Americans are considered to be food insecure.
Donations
The Food Pantry is supported entirely by food and monetary donations by departments and individuals in the DU community. We are endlessly grateful for the support that we have received and will continue to receive from the DU community.
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Food Drives: Every year, dozens of groups on campus come together to collect boxes of food for the Pantry. If you would like to run a food drive for your department, club, team, class or organization, email foodpantry@du.edu for signage and instructions.
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Individual Donations: If you would like to donate food to the pantry as an individual, simply stop by the Center for Sustainability during business hours.
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Monetary Donations: When food donations are not enough for our regular operations, we supplement with store-bought food paid for by generous monetary donations from our partners and friends around campus; Sodexo and Aramark have been exceptionally generous donors! If you would like to provide a monetary gift, visit the Advancement website or simply text DUFOODPANTRY to 41444.
