The IUP Food Pantry and Help Center is located in Wallwork Hall, on the lower level, next to the courtyard area. Please stop by and visit our location. Our hours of operation are listed below.
Food insecurity is a reality across the country, so we hope that the Pantry will effect positive change for our IUP students who may need extra assistance. Our hope is to help reduce the stress that students may experience during their time at IUP.
“For now I ask no more than the justice of eating.”
—Pablo Neruda
Location
Wallwork Hall, Lower Level, next to the Courtyard Area
Current Hours of Operation
- Monday: Noon–6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: Noon–5:30 p.m.
- Thursday: Noon–6:00 p.m.
- Friday: Noon–6:00 p.m.
- Closed on holidays and semester breaks
If you need assistance when the pantry is closed, please email food-pantry@iup.edu or call the Office of Student Affairs at 724-357-2220.
Additional resources are available for students in need:
The University College offers grab-n-go types of food, a food pantry, and school supplies. It is located in B01 Stabley Library. They can be reached at universitycollege-inquiry@iup.edu or 724-357-2375.
The Salvation Army, located at 635 Water St., Indiana, PA, offers the Sally's Choice Pantry. Those interested should make an appointment by calling 724-465-2530. Hours of operation are Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sally's Little Pantry, located outside of the building, offers food pick-up 24/7.
The Chevy Chase Community Center, located at 640 N. 5th St., Indiana, PA, offers free grab-and-go lunches from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Additional, free items are also available, such as bread, baked goods, grocery items, dog and cat food, and kitty litter. You may reach the Center at 724-463-0674.
The Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP), located at 827 Water St., #101, Indiana, PA, provides emergency food supplies and other forms of help. They can be reached at 724-465-2657.
The Indiana Borough Food Bank, located at Trinity United Methodist Church at 398 Church St., Indiana, PA, runs on the second Tuesday of every month. Borough residents should arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. and should bring proof of address.
The White Township Food Bank, located in the Indiana Mall at 2334 Oakland Ave., Indiana, PA, runs on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. This service is for White Township residents. Those interested should arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. and should bring proof of address.
Love Basket Foundation provides food to those in need in the Indiana community. Located at 2334 Oakland Ave., Unit 130, Indiana, PA 15701. Call 724-357-9709 or email jvbaughn@zen-tinel.com.
The Food Pantry and Help Center is managed by the Division of Student Affairs. For more information on how you can help, email food-pantry@iup.edu or call 724-357-2220, or Make a Donation.
Want to help by donating items to the Food Pantry? Here is a list of some things we are looking for. Please remember to check expiration dates on any items before donating them to the Food Pantry.
- Cereal
- Canned vegetables and soup
- Canned ravioli and SpaghettiOs
- Crackers: peanut butter or cheese crackers, Cheez-its
- Microwavable/instant noodles
- Microwavable mac 'n' cheese
- Microwavable mashed potatoes
- Microwavable spaghetti and meatballs
- Microwavable ravioli
- Bottled juice
- Bottled water
- Boxed foods: mac 'n' cheese
- Stove Top rice and noodle sides
- Ramen noodles
- Pop-Tarts
- Peanut butter
- Grape or strawberry jelly
- Rice Krispie treats
- Granola bars
- Variety pack of chips/pretzels
- Individual cups of fruit
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Body wash
- Toilet paper
- Kleenex/tissues
- Notebooks and index cards
- Clothing: socks, T-shirts, sweatshirts, pants, jackets, winter coats
- Umbrellas
- Gift cards to grocery stores