Welcome to the Laker Union Pantry!

How to Shop

Located in WB309

The pantry is open 5 days a week to allow convenient shopping times in between your classes. Planning to pick up some essentials or need a spontaneous snack? No need to pre-order, just come browse our store in person. If you prefer to shop online, just wait until you receive the email that confirms that "your order has been shipped" and then swing by the pantry to collect! But remember! You may only collect 10 items a week, whether that's in person or online. You may only place one online order a week, but you may shop in-person as many times as you'd like, for up to 10 items. Refrigerated items cannot be ordered online.

CompMyMeal

Ran out of meal swipes for the week or need lunch in between classes? Head to the pantry for a free meal swipe ticket!

Headed out of town and won't use your meal swipes? Donate them to a student in need. Click the link in our Link Tree at the top of our page.

Empowering Our Campus with Access to Essential Resources and Support

The Laker Union Pantry was created in response to a growing need on our campus. Food insecurity is a reality that many students face, often forcing them to make difficult choices between essentials like food, hygiene products, and school supplies. What started as a small initiative with limited stock has grown into a vital resource, thanks to the dedication of volunteers, generous donations, and grants.


Our pantry provides free, essential food and hygiene products, ensuring that students can focus on their education without the stress of wondering where their next meal will come from. But beyond just meeting basic needs, it represents something bigger- it fosters a sense of care, dignity, and community on our campus.

Volunteer with Us!

Looking for a way to get involved? Fill out our volunteer interest form for more information on how to join us!


Volunteer training sessions occur every first and third Tuesday of the month from 12:00-2:00PM. After completing a session, you are free to register for any volunteer shift that works for you! Fill in the volunteer interest form above to learn more info.

Sign up to volunteer!
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Visit Us

Our address
425 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago IL, 60605 WB 309
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Open hours

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Monday 9-11 & 2-5 Tuesday 9-4:30 & 5-7 Wednesday 9-11 & 2-7 Thursday 9-11 & 3-7 Friday 9-12