Paws' Pantry

Fuel up for success

We know how hard it is to concentrate when you’re in a financial pinch and wondering how you're going to meet your basic needs.

Paws’ Pantry offers free healthy food to IUPUI students, staff, and faculty struggling with food insecurity. Food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability or nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.

Paws’ Closet is now operated by the Office of Student Employment. Contact their team for more information.

Location and hours

Paws’ Pantry – Campus Center 130

Tuesdays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Wednesdays: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Thursday: 12–6 p.m.

How it works

At your first visit of the academic year, we will ask you to complete a simple client form, which asks for general personal and demographic information. At each following visit, we will ask for your CrimsonCard.

You can visit the pantry once per week. Appointments are required to be made 24 hours in advance by filling out an online form. Each appointment will allow 15 minutes for shopping. The appointment forms open on Fridays at 10 a.m. and close 24 hours before the pantry opens depending on which day you plan to shop.

Every effort will be made to provide appointments for those with food insecurity. If you are unable to make an appointment, please email jagsfood@iu.edu and a one-time emergency pre-packaged food bag will be provided.

Tuesday appointment form

Wednesday appointment form

Thursday appointment form

Every dollar counts

We couldn’t operate Paws’ Pantry without our generous donors. They ensure the pantry and closet are full of food and clothing items to help you meet your basic needs. Every donation—monetary or in-kind—goes directly to supporting the operations of these services and supporting thousands of students, faculty, and staff each year.

Consider making your gift today.

Thank you for your support

Robert H. McKinney School of Law: Development Office, Health Policy and Management at Fairbanks School of Public Health, Academic and Career Development, Center for Teaching and Learning, University Library, Liberal Arts Alumni Association Board, Office of Executive Vice President for University Academic Affairs, Campus Center and Student Experiences, Student Affairs, School of Social Work, Division of Enrollment Management (Admissions), Herron School of Art and Design, Institute for Engaged Learning, IUPUI Alumni Council, IUPUI School of Science Alumni Board

In-kind pantry donations

If you want to help a fellow Jag with their next meal, we take in-kind donations to Paws’ Pantry. You can drop off nonperishable food items and personal hygiene products in the orange bins outside of Campus Center 130. Your donation can make a world of difference for a fellow Jag.

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