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. As of right now we are accepting online and walk-in orders. For online ordering 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 20 items in total a week. 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 20 items collectively. Refrigerated items cannot be ordered online, however.
Pantry Shopping Rules
1- 20 items per week
You do not have to shop all 20 items at once but you cannot exceed 20 items per week.
2- Shop for yourself ONLY
You cannot come to the pantry and shop on behalf of someone else.
3- Exceptions are not rules
If you need something - ask. We may be able to accommodate for that instance.
It does not mean this accommodation is the rule.
4- Policy and Procedure is not decided by student staff or volunteers
If you have a question, concern, or need you must reach out to the VISTA and/or Assistant Director Whitney Workman.
5- Be Respectful
Keep the pantry tidy while you are shopping and respect the student staff, volunteers, and other shoppers.
Contact Pantry Professional Staff with any issues:
Whitney Workman- wworkman@roosevelt.edu
Elijah Griggs- egriggs@roosevelt.edu
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 has extra funds on their account or don't use it that often, you can donate those extra funds here using the link below!
CompMyMeal 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 Fall2025 Volunteer interest form for more information on how to join us using the link below!
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 postings about volunteer trips to the Greater Chicago Food Depository!
Donate to CompMyMeal!
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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