The Pantry

Mobile Pantry

The mobile pantry is a service that brings fresh goods from the pantry and other local producers to various sites on campus.

 

Hours of Operation

Tuesdays

11 AM - 1 PM

Location

Student Community Center

397 Hutchison Dr

 

Welcome to the Mobile Pantry project! Designed as a university resource catering to the needs of our campus community, this initiative project aims to address food insecurity by providing essential items to those in need. With a mobile approach, the Mobile Pantry will bring nutritional and fresh food directly to the heart of our campus, ensuring accessibility and convenience for all.

At its core, the Mobile Pantry project seeks to tackle the pressing issue of food insecurity among our college community. Many students face financial constraints that hinder their access to nutritious meals and necessary personal care items. By establishing this mobile pantry, we aim to bridge the gap between food availability and those who struggle to meet their basic needs. Through the distribution of food items we envision creating a more inclusive and supportive campus environment, where every member of our community can thrive academically and personally.

Operating exclusively within the campus vicinity, the Mobile Pantry project maximizes convenience and reachability for our university community. Its mobility enables us to navigate throughout various campus locations, ensuring that those in need have access to the resources they require. By establishing this program, we aspire to cultivate a culture of compassion, empathy, and inclusivity, where every member of our university feels valued, supported, and nourished.​​

Weekly Updates

Tuesday, 11/26

 

 

 

 

Today we had over 50 patrons come out on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break! As a treat, the Mobile Pantry had canned pumpkin for patrons to use in pies and other recipes. Question of the day: What are you thankful for?

Recent Milestones: 

We are currently hiring our team for the 2024-25 academic school year! This means that we are also hiring new students that will lead this project and the team that will assist with the operations and planning of this project! We look forward to growing the team and getting this project launched soon! 

Project Leads: 

Contact: foodsystems@thepantry.ucdavis.edu

Please fill out our Feedback Form! We are collecting data on food insecurity and accessibility so that we better serve the UC Davis community.