Mission Statement:
The mission of the SU food pantry is to distribute food and hygiene items and alleviate stress associated with short-term food insecurity to support educational success for our students.
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How to Access the Food Pantry
Students from any of our SUSCC programs, faculty, and staff may make a request from the pantry every three weeks. If you have an emergency before the three-week guideline email sufoodpantry@suscc.edu. Please complete the short online form below. Questions? sufoodpantry@suscc.edu.
How can you help?
Here are Four Great Ways to Support the Bison Pantry!
- We always welcome donations to help keep our shelves stocked. Please drop off donations to HAC 104 Opelika campus (Anna Reed) or Wadley campus administration building (Whitney Daniel) during normal business hours or email us at sufoodpantry@suscc.edu to make arrangements for pick up. The Bison Pantry can only accept non-perishable food items at this time.
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Our Amazon Wish https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1RI5EHO1247FK/?ref_=list_c_wl_lol_ovle This list is updated frequently based on current needs.
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Monetary Donations are so appreciated. Your donations are tax-deductible. You can mail a check to Bison Food Pantry at 301 Lake Condy Road, Opelika, AL. 36801.
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You can also make a donation using Venmo.
Bison Pantry@bisonpantry
5. You can also make a donation using PayPal. Your donations are tax-deducatable and can be made at @bisonfoodpantry.
We take all donations, but below is a list of the most popular pantry items.
Protein
- Tuna
- Chicken
- Chili
- Pork and Beans
- Soup
- Beanie Weenies
- Peanut Butter
- Vienna Sausages
- Canned Pasta (Ravioli, etc.)
Vegetables (canned or dry)
- Black Beans
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Potatoes
- Canned Tomatoes
- Pasta Sauce
Starches
- Macaroni and Cheese (microwavable cups and boxed)
- Spaghetti Noodles
- Mashed Potatoes (cups and pouches)
- Rice
- Rice-a-roni
- Ramen (Packets and Cups)
Breakfast
- Pancake Mix
- Instant Oatmeal
- Cereal Bars
- Grits
- Cereal
- Pop-Tarts
Snacks
- Saltine Crackers
- Peanut Butter Crackers
- Cheese Crackers
- Goldfish
- Fruit Cups
- Canned Fruit
- Gummy Snacks
- Pudding Cups
- Microwave Popcorn
Basic Necessities
- Soap
- Toothbrushes
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Toothpaste
- Lotion
- Deodorant
- Feminine Hygiene products
- Razors
Community Support
Do you have a club, organization, Sunday School class, or a connection with a business that would like to partner and support the Bison Pantry? There are a variety of ways the community can support the Bison Pantry! We'd love to hear from you.
sufoodpantry@suscc.edu
We appreciate the support of our fellow Bison and our community.
Click here to submit your request to the Food Pantry
The Bison Pantry is proud to be an agency partner with the East Alabama Food Bank.
The Bison Pantry is a 501c3 organization. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or
Fax:
(833)256-1665 or (202) 690-7442 or
Email:
program.Intake@usda.gov