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Bear Essentials Food Pantry

Here is a pdf list of Local Food Banks for your reference: Local Food Banks

Please stay tuned to this web page and our Facebook page for any changes to our hours of operation.  If you ever need food assistance during our closed times, please check out this website of Conway AR Food Pantries | Conway Arkansas Food Pantries, Food Banks, Soup Kitchens.

Serving registered students, staff and faculty since 2014.  

UCA food pantry Bear numbers:
In 2022, our food pantry had an average of 428 visits every month.
An average of 58 new students used the food pantry every month.
A total of 26,593 lbs. of food was donated. Let’s keep it up for our Bears!
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The food pantry strives to keep the following items in stock.

  • Peanut Butter

  • Jelly                                                                  

  • Pasta Sauce

  • Spaghetti

  • Soup

  • Rice

  • Cereal

  • Canned Fruit

  • Macaroni and Cheese

  • Ramen (style) Noodles

There also may be other items, such as canned vegetables, personal hygiene items, and additional food items when available.

If you need additional information you can contact our Food Pantry Coordinator Will Baker at bearessentials@uca.edu

The Bear Essentials Food Pantry is a member of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and an affiliate of the Arkansas Food Bank and Swipe Out Hunger.

Policy

Any current UCA employee or student may come to the Food Pantry for their household needs. Please bring your UCA ID.  Please comply with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

Location

Physical Plant, Room 40

Please enter the new location from the western parking lot entrance at the black canopied doorway labeled Food Pantry.

Phone: 450-3416

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