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Small Donations, Big Impact
Thanks to the generosity of the UW Tacoma and broader community, we were been able to serve hundreds of students during Winter Quarter.
The impact of your generosity during Winter Quarter was incredible – hundreds of UW Tacoma students received vital food assistance. But the need continues. Your donation, no matter the size, empowers students to focus on their education and reach their full potential. By addressing food insecurity, you're helping break down barriers and build a community where everyone can thrive. Your continued support shapes a future where no UW Tacoma student goes hungry.
Unique Patrons
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Total Visitors
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Total Weight Distributed
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Hygiene Products
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Food Donations
The Pantry gladly accepts donation of hygiene items and non-perishable food that is in original, un-open packaging that has not passed the expiration date. Please note that we cannot accept items that are damaged, expired, or open. We cannot accept items that need to be refrigerated or frozen and we can only accept produce from approved partners. Items can be dropped off directly at the Pantry William Phillip Hall 010 Monday through Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm. If this time does not work, please contact us at pantry@uw.edu to schedule another time to drop off donations.
Below are a couple of items that are in high need in the Pantry. These items are highly recommended suggestions, but donations are not limited to these items.
- Canned Vegetable Broth
- Better than Bouillon- vegetable
- Vegetarian Ramen
- Protein drinks
- Red Bull
- Energy drinks
- Tonkatsu Spicy Ramen
- Starbucks instant coffee
- Udon noodles
- Core power protein shake
- Face wash
- Moisturizer
- Deodorant
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
We CANNOT except donations of: bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, food that must be frozen or refrigerated. We DO distribute perishable foods that we receive from Pantry partners and purchases made possible through monetary donations.
Items can be dropped off directly at the Pantry William Phillip Hall 010 Monday through Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm. If this time does not work, please contact us at pantry@uw.edu to schedule another time to drop off donations.
The Pantry follows food recovery and expiration guidelines to ensure safety of the food provided to students, faculty and staff.
Food Drive
Supporting the pantry can be as simple as adding a Food Drive to your upcoming event. Hosting a food drive is easy and adds a meaningful element to your event. Click here to request a Pantry representative to receive donations at your food drive.
Donate Funds Now
Help us stock our shelves! Your donation ensures we can provide essential food and hygiene items to those in need.
Amazon Wishlist
We also have an Amazon Wishlist! If you purchase items from this list, you can have it delivered directly to campus.