About Us
In the past academic year, 1,615 members of the Bearcat community utilized the Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center in over 6,700 visits.
Having the Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center, I feel less worried about food and I'm able to focus more on my studies.
2nd Year CCM Student
National Statistics
- College University Food Bank Association (CUFBA) states 30% of college students are food insecure and 17% have some form of housing insecurity.
- Feeding America estimates that 54 million Americans were food insecure in 2020, up 17 million from 2018.
- ThinkProgress notes that 80% college students works on average 20 hours a week while in college.
Our History
- November 2016: Bearcats Pantry starts in a closet in French Hall West.
- January 2017: Expanded service with To-Go bags and Meal Vouchers.
- 2018: Moved to new location in Stratford Heights, created the Career Closet, and shifted focus to nutritional-based foods.
- 2022: New programs are added including Family First, BCP Connections, and Healthy Bites.
Meet Our Team
