Welcome to the Laker Union Pantry!

How to Shop on the Chicago Campus

We are open five days a week, on WB 309, to provide convenient access between your classes.

Check our Instagram for the most up-to-date hours.

Pantry Access & Shopping Information

We currently offer both in-person shopping and online ordering:

Online Orders:

Place your order online and wait until you receive an email confirming that “Your order has been shipped.”

Once you receive this notification, you can stop by the pantry to pick it up.

Refrigerated items are not available for online ordering and must be selected in person.

In-Person Shopping:

Visit the pantry during open hours to select your items directly.

Important Guidelines

Shop for Yourself Only

Pantry items are intended for individual use. Please do not shop on behalf of others.

Respect the Space

Please help keep the pantry clean and organized, and treat staff, volunteers, and fellow students with respect.

Contact Pantry Staff

If you have questions or need support, please reach out:

Whitney Workman – wworkman@roosevelt.edu

Elijah Griggs – egriggs@roosevelt.edu

How to Shop on the Schaumburg Campus

Our services are now available online, in person and through delivery for the Schaumburg community!

Please note that all shopping requires an appointment.

For more information, call 847-285-4503

or email Tamira Jones at tjones109@roosevelt.edu.

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.

Support our Pantry!

There are many ways to support and make a meaningful impact in our community.

1) Use It

The first and most important way to support the pantry is to use it. The pantry exists for you. After your visit, consider leaving a review or sharing your experience: this helps us demonstrate our impact to grant providers and secure continued funding to serve even more students.

2) Support a Meal

If you would like to contribute financially, you can support programs like CompMyMeal, which helps students access meals when they need them most, or purchase items for the pantry via our Amazon wishlist.

3) Give What You Can

You can also support the pantry by donating items in person. Non-perishable food, hygiene products, and other essentials can be dropped off at WB 323 during our operating hours (Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM).

4) Make Time to Help

If you’re interested in giving your time, we welcome volunteers. To get involved, please reach out:

Whitney Workman – wworkman@roosevelt.edu

Elijah Griggs – egriggs@roosevelt.edu

Sign up to volunteer!

Donate to CompMyMeal!

Follow Us on Instagram! — @thelakerunionpantry