Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 55.44
Liaison Bradley Flamm
Submission Date March 4, 2022

STARS v2.2

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
IN-14: Food Bank

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Bradley Flamm
Director of Sustainability
Office of the President
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Does the institution host a food bank, pantry, or equivalent resource focused on alleviating food insecurity, hunger and poverty among students?:
Yes

A brief description of the food bank, pantry, or equivalent resource:
About the Resource Pantry (from the WCU Resource Pantry webpage at https://www.wcupa.edu/_services/civicEngagementSocialImpact/pantry/default.aspx): The WCU Resource Pantry supports student success by minimizing food and basic need security and preparing students for life after graduation. 
Spring Semester Hours: Monday through Friday: 9am to 4pm; Saturday-Sunday: Closed
How it Works: The Resource Pantry is open to ALL undergraduate and graduate students at West Chester University, regardless of need level. No appointment necessary, walk-in’s are welcome at any time during our hours of operation. The Pantry offers non-perishable food, fresh produce from the campus gardens, personal care items, school supplies, and winter and career clothing. Visiting the Pantry for the first time? A Pantry staff member will be happy to help you fill out our simple application form and show you around. After that, you are free to shop for whatever items you need.
Questions? Please feel free to contact the us via email pantry@wcupa.edu or by telephone (610)-436-2378.

Optional Fields

Website URL where information about the food bank is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data Entry: Lois Howell, Graduate Assistant, 4-Mar-22

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