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Bear Essential 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.  

The food pantry strives to keep the following items in stock.

  • Peanut Butter

  • Jelly                                                                  

  • Pasta Sauce

  • Spaghetti

  • Soup

  • 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 UCA Bear Essentials Food Pantry is a member (#149) of the College and University Food Bank Alliance (CUFBA). CUFBA is a professional organization consisting of campus-based programs focused on alleviating food insecurity, hunger, and poverty among college and university students in the United States. www.cufba.org

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

Hours of Operation

Spring Semester 2022

Monday & Tuesday:

11 am – 5 pm

Wednesday &  Thursday:

11 am – 7 pm

Closed on UCA Holidays & Breaks

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