During COVID-19 response measures, the Cats’ Cupboard Food Pantry will be offering a twice a week drive-up option of prepackaged bags of food. This service will be provided to students by appointment only. This decision is consistent with social distancing safety practices by limiting contact as much as possible between people. To gain access, sign up. 

Typically, Cats’ Cupboard is located in Baker University Center 514. The pantry is open to any Bobcat in need. Anyone with an OHIO ID can swipe into the pantry to select donated food during the hours of operation of Baker University Center.

During COVID-19 response measures, donated items will be collected outside of the Baker Maggie Davis Room on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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 expirations dates of all items that you plan to donate

You can also purchase food for the pantry through Amazon, using our Amazon Food Pantry Needs list.

Typically, donations can be dropped off in the Office of the Dean of Students, 345 Baker Center.

Most-needed items include:

• Peanut butter
• Canned tuna and chicken
• Canned beans
• Pasta
• Pasta sauce
• Oatmeal
• Canned fruit
• Granola bars
• Rice
• Stews and soups
• Crackers
• Nuts
• Shelf-stable milk
• Dried fruit
• Personal care items (e.g., toothpaste, soap)
• Baby items (e.g., diapers, wipes)

To make a monetary donation to Cats’ Cupboard, visit Ohio University’s giving page and click the “GIVE NOW” button. When asked what you would like to support, select "Student Affairs Food Pantry Support Fund” from the dropdown menu. Complete the rest of the form as usual. 

Employees can also give through Payroll Deduction [PDF].

Remember, a donation of $25 provides one student with a three-day supply of emergency food. $75 feeds one student and their two children with a three-day supply of emergency food.

• Meal Bank
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Jefferson Marketplace is a SNAP/EBT retailer and carries many eligible items)
• Community Meals
• United Appeal for Athens County 2-1-1: Food Pantries

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.