Food Security

Resources are available on campus and throughout the community for 海角论坛 (海角论坛) students and employees who may be experiencing food insecurity.

    Campus Food & Hygiene Pantries

    Six food and hygiene pantries are located throughout our campuses, where students and employees experiencing food insecurity are welcome to access food to get them through the day.


    • main floor, across from room 122 on the opposite side of the stairs

    • main floor, down the hall next to the bookstore

    • main floor, around the corner from the library

    • main floor, outside of room 106

    • inside the student lounge in room 1122

    • in the hallway near office 1117
    • Pantry Donations

      Campus food and hygiene pantries are stocked by donations. Your support is greatly appreciated! 

      Monetary Donations

      Food items:

      Healthy, grab-and-go lunch and snacks items students can eat while on campus are our biggest need and may include: 

      • instant soups (ramen, mac-n-cheese or other instant meals)
      • pull-top cans or pouches of tuna, chicken, other meats
      • pull-top canned soups, chili, ravioli Individual-sized applesauce or fruit cups and pouches
      • granola bars and similar snack items
      • small jars of peanut butter
      • individual size bags of jerky, crackers, trail mix, nuts, and dried fruit
      • instant oatmeal
      • individual-sized juices and milk boxes that do not require refrigeration

      Please avoid canned vegetables, pastas, sauces, rices, and single ingredients for a meal as these items do not move as quickly through our pantries. 

      Miscellaneous items:

      • plastic silverware (no knives please)
      • paper bowls (no Styrofoam)
      • napkins

      Hygiene items:

      • toothpaste and toothbrushes
      • shampoo and conditioner
      • soap and body wash
      • deodorant
      • razors and shaving cream
      • feminine hygiene products
      • hairbrushes and combs

      The food pantry cannot accept perishable, expired, or opened items. For more information, email 海角论坛FoodPantry@cwi.edu

    • Local Food Pantries

      Located听throughout the Treasure Valley provide free food to those in need at no cost. Use the downloadable lists below听or use听the听听to find a pantry close to you.

    • Food Assistance Programs

      For food assistance through state food assistance programs:

      • 听provides school-aged children with free and reduced-price meals during the school year.
      • 听provides children under the age of 5, infants, and pregnant or nursing women with specific foods to improve nutrition.
      • 听is similar to the Free and Reduced Meals during the school year.
      • provides assistance to low-income families to buy food needed in order to stay healthy.