What is the Cougar Food Pantry?
We know that it can be hard to make ends meet when you're paying for college and living on a tight budget. The Cougar Food Pantry can provide non-perishable items to WSU Vancouver students in need of food. The process to request food is simple, anonymous, and students are encouraged to take advantage of it.
Who is it for?
WSU Vancouver students in need of food.
How can I participate?
- Request food if you need it! The Cougar Food Pantry is a free resource to benefit students at WSU Vancouver. If this resource would benefit you or your family, you are encouraged to utilize it. We strive to make the process as confidential as possible.
- Refer students, friends and classmates. It can be hard to ask for help and sometimes we need a push from a friend or mentor to get the help we need.
- Donate food. Bring non-perishable food items to the Cougar Center in the Student Services Center.
- Host a food drive. For tips, check out our Food Drive Start-up Kit (PDF).
Shopping list
We seek to provide non-perishable healthful foods for students experiencing food shortages. Here is a list of the items we're currently low on:
- Instant potatoes
- Chili
- Canned Meat
- Canned Fruit
- Rice
- Healthy Cereal
- Snacks
- Peanut Butter
- Tuna
- Tortillas
Printable shopping list (PDF)
Additional resources
See our Resource Guide for information on food, clothing and household goods; counseling; employment assistance; legal assistance and tenant landlord dispute; meal programs; medical, dental, vision, hearing and family planning; utilities assistance; rent and mortgage assistance/education, eviction prevention; veterans services; youth services; and day centers.
Questions about the Cougar Food Pantry?
For any questions regarding the Cougar Food Pantry, please contact Kafiat Beckley at 360-546-9593 or kafiat.beckley@wsu.edu.
The Cougar Food Pantry is a member the of the College and University Food Bank Alliance (CUFBA).
