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Over the years, food insecurity has been an increasing concern for students and their peers. While there have been locations across campus that provided food in an unofficial capacity, students wanted to establish a centralized location.

The Student Government Association adopted the food pantry as an initiative in May 2022, and the pantry officially opened inside Clifton Hall in September 2022.

During operating hours, the pantry averages at least 10 students and 60 pounds of food and supplies distributed per day. Since opening in September 2022, the pantry has provided 5,200 pounds of food to 1400 student visitors.

Established pantries are a staple on many college campuses and having a well-supported and well-funded operation at °Ä²Êͼ¿â will strengthen and expand the student experience.

°Ä²Êͼ¿â Food Pantry Location & Hours

Due to increased popularity and growing need, the food pantry will be open 24/7 starting August 27th. If you would like access to the food pantry, please visit the Student Engagement Center to fill out an application. This will allow us to set up your ID so you can use it to access the food pantry door.

To access the pantry, please enter through the south entrance of Clifton Hall (across from Moody Science/Krost)

Additional On-Campus Resources

• This program gives each student with an A, B, or C meal five (5) bonus meals that students are able to donate for use by other °Ä²Êͼ¿â students needing a meal or experiencing food insecurity.

The Everyday App has replaced the Bite App on campus for ordering food To access the Everyday App use the following steps.

• Step 1: Go to your app store and download the Everyday App
• Step 2: Log in with your °Ä²Êͼ¿â email and set up a password
• Step 3: Begin using the app for Tschoepe Café, Lucky’s, and Hein Dining Hall

Donations

If you are interested in donating, please use this and designate your donation to the °Ä²Êͼ¿â Food Pantry. Currently, the pantry is most in need of nonperishable microwaveable meals and personal hygiene products like body soap or shampoo/conditioner. You can drop off these or any donations in the Student Engagement Office located in the Alumni Student Center next to the Post Office window.

Most Needed Items:

• Mac and Cheese Cups
• Ramen Noodle Cups
• Hygiene Products
• Hot Pockets
• Frozen Burritos
• Pasta
• Rice
• Pre-Made Pasta
• Crackers (Cheese, Peanut Butter, etc.)
• Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, etc.)
• Canned Ravioli
• Soups
• Canned Veggies
• Canned Fruit
• Pasta Dinner
• School Supplies
• Drinks) Water, Gatorade, soda, juices)

Contact Us:

Tiffany Espinosa- (830)372-6311- tbalderas@tlu.edu

Ali Bratcher- (830)372-6040-abratcher@tlu.edu