The Penn State Schuylkill Campus Food Pantry is available to all students currently enrolled at Penn State Schuylkill. The pantry provides essential, non-perishable food items as well as personal care items. Items are subject to availability and may include canned soups, rice, pasta, cereal, meal kits, as well as toothpaste, laundry detergent, shampoo, and soap.
Location
210B Health & Wellness Building
Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer Semester:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m
Accessing the Pantry
Every Penn State Schuylkill student with a valid Penn State ID may access the Campus Food Pantry's services. Please bring your Penn State ID to verify student status. Upon arrival, check in with Samantha Koch, Office of Student Affairs administrative support assistant, or Michele Bachman, coordinator of health services. Students are encouraged to bring reusable shopping bags with them.
Students and their families may find additional resources through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, FoodPantries.org, and the Schuylkill Food Network.
Help Fill the Pantry!
Non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and toiletries are always accepted and may be donated throughout the year. Recommended donation items include:
- Boxed drinks and juices
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned meats
- Condiments
- Granola bars
- Individually packaged crackers/nuts/pretzels
- Jelly
- "Just add water" muffin and pancake mixes
- Oatmeal
- Pasta
- Peanut butter
- Rice
- Sauces
- Single-serving soup/ravioli/macaroni and cheese
- Conditioner
- Deodorant
- Feminine products
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothpaste
For any questions regarding the Campus Food Pantry, or if you would like to make a donation, please contact Bryan Valentine, director of Student Affairs, at 570-385-6114.
