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Closed on Labor Day
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026. We will reopen at 11 am on Tuesday, September 8. Our regular Fall semester open hours are 11 am – 5 pm Mondays through Thursdays, except for holidays and UCA breaks.
Pantry Closed Labor Day Monday September 7
Please check our socials for updates and contact us at our email address below.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucabearessentials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearessentialsfoodpantry/
Email: bearessentials@uca.edu
Fall Hours
We are now open from 11 am until 5 pm Monday through Thursday for the Fall Semester.
Fall Open Hours Monday thru Thursday 11 am – 5 pm
Closed July 2nd & 3rd for Independence Day
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed on Thursday, 7/2 and Friday, 7/3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will reopen at 11 am on Monday, 7/6.
Pantry closed July 2 & 3 for July 4th holiday
Closed on Memorial Day
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. We will reopen at 11 am on Tuesday, May 26th.
Summer Open Hours
The Bear Essential Food Pantry Summer Hours will begin on Monday, May 4th. The hours will be 11 am – 4 pm Monday through Thursday.
Pantry Summer Hours 11 to 4 Monday through Thursday
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucabearessentials
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearessentialsfoodpantry/
Email: bearessentials@uca.edu
Closed for MLK Jr. Day
The Bear Essentials Food Pantry will be closed for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 19.
Spring Semester Open Hours
The Pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 5 pm, except on holidays and UCA closures. In the event of inclement weather, we follow the UCA closure plans. 