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
The Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry offers twice monthly pick-up of free food from the pantry. Pantry members can shop in person or fill out an order form and have their bags pre-packed.
Access to the pantry is provided by appointment.
For questions about the pantry email foodpantry@ohio.edu.
Complete the sign-up form. Once the sign-up form has been completed, you will receive a link to select times to visit the pantry to shop or pick up pre-packaged bags.
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:
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.
Most-needed items include:
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.
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.
Baker University Center Food Pantry is a member of the College and University Food Bank Alliance.
