How can I access Cats’ Cupboard?
Complete the sign-up form using your Ohio University email address when prompted to enter an email.
Cats' Cupboard
OHIO recognizes that some students may not have enough to eat on a daily or weekly basis. The Cats’ Cupboard food pantry provides students access to fresh, frozen, and shelf stable food options to help with hunger. Cats' Cupboard is located in Baker University Center, room 514.
Want guidance on what to donate? See our pack-a-bag recommendations
Hours of Operation
The Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry offers twice monthly pick-up of free food from the pantry. Pantry members can shop in person by appointment.
For questions about the pantry email foodpantry@ohio.edu.
How can I donate food/items to Cats’ Cupboard?
Donations can be dropped off on the 2nd floor of Baker University Center at the donation station.
Donations are always needed. Please adhere to our donation guidelines:
- All items must have labels
- All items must be sealed
- No homemade goods, including baked goods and home-canned items
- Expired items will not be accepted; check expiration dates of all items that you plan to donate
Want guidance on what to purchase? See our pack-a-bag recommendations
You can also purchase food for the pantry through Amazon, using our Amazon Food Pantry Needs list.
What food/item donations does Cats’ Cupboard need the most?
Most-needed items include:
- Canned proteins (chicken, sardines, salmon)
- Rice noodles
- Black-eyed peas
- Cooking oil
- Canned beans
- Pasta/pasta sauce
- Dried garbanzo beans
- Dried milk
- Nuts
- Crackers
- Dried fruit
How can I donate money to Cats’ Cupboard?
To make a monetary donation to Cats’ Cupboard, visit the the giving page.
Employees can also give through Payroll Deduction [PDF].
A donation of $25 provides one student with a three-day supply of emergency food. Seventy-five dollars feeds one student and their two children with a three-day supply of emergency food.
What other resources are available to students experiencing hunger?
Who can I contact for more information?
If you have questions about Cats’ Cupboard or other basic needs, contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 740.593.1800 or FoodPantry@ohio.edu.
What is the community meals schedule?
Monday
Athens County Job & Family Services 13183 State Route 13, Millfield, 740-797-2523 | M-F 10:00 am – 3:00 pm *Bring Photo ID and mail to verify address
First United Methodist Church 2 South College Street, Athens, 740-593-3977 | 12:00-1:00 pm
Tuesday
Athens Church of Christ 785 West Union Street, Athens, 740-593-7414 | 5:30-6:15 pm
Wednesday
United Campus Ministry (UCM) | 12 p.m. | 18 N. College St. Athens, OH | 740.593.7301
Friends and Neighbors Community Ctr. | 12 p.m. | 24576 Parkersburg Rd. Coolville, OH | 740.667.0684
Thursday
United Campus Ministry 18 North College Street, Athens, 740-593-7301 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Nelsonville Community Dinner 82 West Washington St. Nelsonville 6:00 -7:00 pm
Friday
Good Works | October – March | 3 North Plains Road, The Plains
April – September |7857 Luhrig Road, Athens. 740-594-3339 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Temporarily Not Available
Sponsors
Baker University Center Food Pantry is a member of the College and University Food Bank Alliance.