Welcome to the Laker Union Pantry!
How to Shop
Located in Wabash 309
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.
The CompMyMeal Program
The CompMyMeal program began as a way to provide students to a meal while studying on campus. Don't have a meal plan but are struggling to pack a meal between classes? You can grab a free "meal ticket" from the pantry to be used in the dining hall.
If you're a student with a meal plan, who doesn't need all of their meal swipes each week, donate your unused meal swipes to the program via the form below!
CompMyMeal is paused for the Summer and will resume in the Fall.
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.
Keep an eye out for our monthly volunteer trips to the Greater Chicago Food Depository!
Visit Us
Open hours
The pantry is closed during July and August for regular shopping hours. Please send us an email to schedule an appointment to shop.
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