Food Pantry

food pantry canned goods cabinet

National studies show that students in higher education are highly vulnerable to food and housing insecurity. We know this is the case at DU, as well.  The University of Denver is dedicated to supporting our community. 

A full Grand Re-Opening of the Food Pantry will be taking place on January 8, 2025 from 12-1pm in Community Commons 1700. More details will be shared shortly. In the meantime, please reach out to foodpantry@du.edu. 

The Food Pantry is entirely funded through monetary donations. Any money donated this way goes directly to purchasing food for patrons and paying the salaries of the dedicated student staff who make the Food Pantry possible. 

Donate Now!

If you need additional resources, see our list of Denver Metro Area Resources HERE.

What is Food Insecurity?

Feeding American defines food insecurity as "a household’s inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active, healthy life." It is important to know that though hunger and food insecurity are closely related, they are distinct concepts. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the household level. Right now, one in nine Americans are considered to be food insecure. 

Donations

The Food Pantry is supported entirely by food and monetary donations by departments and individuals in the DU community. We are endlessly grateful for the support that we have received and will continue to receive from the DU community. 

  • Food Drives: Every year, dozens of groups on campus come together to collect boxes of food for the Pantry. If you would like to run a food drive for your department, club, team, class or organization, email foodpantry@du.edu for signage and instructions. 

  • Individual Donations: If you would like to donate food to the pantry as an individual, please reach out to foodpantry@du.edu

  • Monetary Donations: When food donations are not enough for our regular operations, we supplement with store-bought food paid for by generous monetary donations from our partners and friends around campus; Sodexo and Aramark have been exceptionally generous donors! If you would like to provide a monetary gift, visit the Advancement website or simply click the link below:

    Donate Now!