The Tunxis Food Pantry is operating both virtually and in-person, Monday and Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Any student experiencing food insecurity can complete the Hold Harmless Agreement and Intake Form.

Requests for pantry items can be made with the Shopping Form or via email to [email protected].  The email is checked regularly, and urgent requests will be given priority processing. The Pantry offers curbside pickup. If you would like to donate to the food pantry and are on campus, the donation bin is in the 100 Building across from the Security Desk or monetary donations can be made at tunxis.edu/donate.

National research shows that 1 in 5 college students experience some form of food insecurity. The need for a pantry on our own campus is just as great. In 2013/14, 64.5% of Tunxis students (a total of 2,960 individuals) suffered from the risk of food insecurity.

Location

thePantry@Tunxis is in room 1-161. You can get there by entering the 200 building then going up the ramp on your right.

Please email [email protected] with questions.

How Does The Pantry Work?

Students are allowed to self-refer, or may be referred by campus departments. Students in need are welcome to visit the Pantry as many times as they choose throughout the month, however, the total number of items taken can’t exceed the 20-item limit for the month. Students are encouraged to bring their own grocery bag or to reuse the bag they are given upon their first visit to the pantry. Students must present their Student ID or other proof that they are a current, registered Tunxis student in order to receive food. 

Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet (Google Doc)

Volunteer Training (PDF)

Forms

Other Resources

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Things We Need:

• Peanut Butter
• Tuna
• Canned Meats
• Soups
• Canned Vegetables
• Cereal
• Cereal Bars
• Pasta
• Sauce
• Canned Fruit
• Canned Stews
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Toilet Paper
• Laundry Detergent
• Feminine Hygiene Products

Donation bins are located in the 100 building and library lobby. Cash donations are also accepted through the cashier’s office.