| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 74.85 |
| Liaison | Andrea Trimble |
| Submission Date | Feb. 8, 2024 |
University of Virginia
IN-14: Food Bank
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Andrea
Trimble Director - Office for Sustainability Office for Sustainability |
Does the institution host a food bank, pantry, or equivalent resource focused on alleviating food insecurity, hunger and poverty among students?:
A brief description of the food bank, pantry, or equivalent resource:
The Community Food Pantry welcomes anyone in the UVA community with need to take as they please. Items are available on a first come, first served basis.
Location: Newcomb Hall, Student Activities Center (First Floor, Room 144)
Items Available: Hygiene products (shampoo, soap, sanitary pads, and tampons), single-serving soups and pastas, canned vegetables, shelf-stable items (rice, pasta, etc.), snacks, and, periodically, fresh produce (fruits and vegetables).
Hours: Monday-Thursday, Saturday 7:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.; Friday 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sunday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
The Satellite Food Pantry Network is part of FIRG's effort to meet students where they are and provide basic nutrition and hygiene products at no cost. The network currently includes four locations on Grounds with more locations being added as the program expands. Hours at each location is subject to the operation of the building as well as the individual departments that stock the pantry.
Location: School of Engineering (Thornton A121)
Items available: Single-serving soups and pasta, canned meats and vegetables, fresh fruit, frozen single-serving meals, snacks and cereals, sanitary pads, and more.
Hours: Hours vary due to staff shortage. See updates in the SEAS newsletter.
Location: Higher Education Program within the School of Education (Ridley 285) in a filing cabinet labeled "Higher Education Program Pantry"
Items available: Snack items, single serve pasta meals, canned fruit, cheese sticks, single-serve oatmeal, and peanut butter. (Meant for short-term support)
Hours: Weekdays 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Maxine Platzer Lynn Women’s Center (1400 University Avenue)
Items available: Tuna, noodle bowls, rice, nuts, peanut butter, oatmeal, beans, soups, applesauce, packaged dairy products, and basic hygiene products.
Hours: Check WC website.
Location: School of Nursing (Claude Moore Nursing Education Building), located at a table next to receptionist's office
Items available: Grab-and-go meal options, snacks, and some fresh items depending on donations and seasonal availability.
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Website URL where information about the food bank is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Also: https://pantryatuva.org/
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