EIU CAMPUS FOOD PANTRY

At the the EIU Campus Food Pantry, we’re here to support any member of the Panther community.
Our services are open to all who need them—no questions asked.  

2025 Homecoming Food Drive

EIU Panthers are boogying with Billy during Homecoming Week to tackle food insecurity and hunger among students. The EIU Campus Food Pantry supports students by providing essential food and hygiene items, and the entire EIU community is encouraged to give back through monetary donations, volunteering, or donating non-perishable food items. 

Our goal is to collect 1,000 pounds of food during Homecoming week!

How You Can Help

• Join us for the annual Faculty and Staff Blue-B-Que on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Doudna Concourse. Bring a food pantry item or a monetary donation to receive an extra raffle ticket for EIU prizes!
• Can’t make it to the Blue-B-Que? Donations can be dropped off at the Campus Food Pantry anytime during the week.
• Donations can also be dropped off at the Charleston County Market Oct. 3-11 between 6 am - 10 pm.

Food Pantry Wish List

• 1 lb. Bags of rice
• Canned chicken
• Canned corn / green beans
• Chicken noodle soup
• Chicken ramen
• Can openers
• Spaghetti noodles
• Beef ravioli
• Grape / strawberry jelly

With your help, we can support every student who needs this critical resource. Every gift makes a significant difference in the lives of our Panthers. 

Our Mission   

Established on October 1, 2021, the EIU Food Pantry was created in response to the growing challenge of food insecurity on college campuses. Webelieve no Panther should go hungry. Since opening our doors, we’ve supported over 3000 students, faculty, and staff—and we’re just getting started.  

  Getting food from the pantry is easy and stress-free—just bring your Panther Card, and we’ll take care of the rest!   

Inventory wish list: 

Rice
Canned Chicken
Spaghetti O's
Canned Corn
Chicken Noodle Soup
Can Openers

We can also always use staple items such as:

• Individual Fruit Cups
  • Apple Sauce, Peaches, Pears
• Rice
• Spaghetti noodles
• Beef ravioli
• Fresh produce.

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Get Involved   

Want to make a difference?  

•  Donate: Help us stock our shelves and serve more Panthers. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also donate non perishable food items throughout the year. To schedule a time to donate items please email us at: volunteer@eiu.edu

•  Volunteer: Join our team and give your time to a meaningful cause. If you are interested in organizing a drive please email us at: volunteer@eiu.edu and we would be thrilled to partner together.