Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center
The Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center is here to help any Bearcat through a time of need. From free food to social services support, we provide a range of programs, services, and supplies.
Spring 2025 Hours
Monday 1:30-3:30; 4:30-6:30 Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 10:00-1:00; 2:00-5:00 Thursday: 11:00-1:00; 2:00-5:00 Friday: 11:30-1:30
Mission
To support Bearcats with a wide variety of resources and programs to decrease and eliminate the various insecurities impacting their experience and success. We are committed to helping to educate Bearcats to become citizens who positively change and impact the world.
Vision
The Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center aims to become a premier, model resource and research center for the community, non-profits, and other higher education institutions. We strive to provide a robust network of support that promotes health, independence, and success for everyone in the university community.
Policies
We allow one visit per week per student. Each student may get 25 lbs (11 kilos) of goods per visit. You must be able to present your physical Bearcat Card, or you will be denied entrance to the pantry. Please bring a reusable bag; we no longer provide single use plastic bags.
Location
The Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center is located in Stratford Heights Building 16 Rm 001 (2634 Stratford Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220). We are located on the first floor, to the right of the Stratford 16 mail room.
Partners
The Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center's impact would not be possible without the support of our campus partners (CECH's Advancement & Transition Services, Dining & Food Services, Facilities Management, Resident Education & Development, Student Affairs, Student Government, UC Bookstores, UC International) and community partners (Freestore Food Bank, Last Mile Food Rescue, La Soupe, Society of St. Andrew, Bruegger's Bagels). If you would like to partner with the BCP, please reach out to bearcatspantry@uc.edu.