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The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pantry is a space led by Campus Activities and provides free food and supplies for students who are struggling financially or facing food insecurity on campus. This space is a welcoming and stigma-free environment for students. To sustain the pantry and meet the needs of the campus community, we ask that students take only what they need. We also encourage folks to bring their reusable bag for shopping in the pantry. For more updates follow the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pantry Instagram @ccpantry

If you are experiencing extreme food insecurity and the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pantry is not enough to meet your needs, please reach out to the following offices:

• Accessibility Resources
• Financial Aid
• Emergency Funding 

Open Hours

Now Open 2 Days a Week & No Sign Up Required

• Academic Year (Weeks 1-3)
  • Wednesdays 1-3PM
  • Thursdays 2-6PM 

• Block Break/Week 4 Hours
  • Thursdays 2-4PM

• Summer Hours
  • Closed

Supporting the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pantry

The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pantry Exchange is made possible through funding from ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍøSGA and generous donors. Thanks to the generosity of donors, we were able to renovate the old mail room into this larger space. We also hired student employees to support the operations and bought a refrigerator, which broadens the opportunities for frozen fruits and vegetables in addition to our standard fresh produce.  If you would like to donate financially to support the program,   You can also support this by visiting the . 

In addition to the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pantry, there is also a food shelf right outside our door. The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community can drop off a few items on this shelf as often as they would like. This way, students can grab an item in a pinch. You can also donate reusable grocery bags on this shelf.

Additional Resources

Students can apply for the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Meal Voucher program during Blocks 3 & 7. Students facing more consistent food insecurity may be eligible for SNAP benefits. To learn more, one can  webpage. If you are an international student looking at SNAP, please reach out to Global Education and Field Study at isss@coloradocollege.edu for more information. General questions about the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pantry that weren't answered here? Email Erika Perry at eperry@coloradocollege.edu

Coordinated by the Office of Sustainability, the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Exchange (formerly known as the Swap Space) began years ago as a student-led initiative through the club EnAct. Its original goal was to reduce waste by providing students with a space to donate gently used items that might otherwise end up in the landfill.

Now housed within the Office of Sustainability, the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Exchange—an on-campus free thrift store—continues to grow by reducing waste, increasing diversion, and building partnerships both on and off campus. The program also supports student well-being by helping meet basic needs in a sustainable, community-driven way.

Open Hours

• Academic Year (Weeks 1-3)
  • Thursdays from 2-4 PM 
• Block Break & Summer Hours
  • Closed 

How To Donate 

The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Exchange accepts donations from the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø community only. Donations are accepted during open hours of the space. There is a donation box inside the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Exchange space where items may be placed. Please DO NOT drop off items outside the door. If our times do not work for your schedule, please reach out to sustainability@coloradocollege.edu to arrange a donation drop-off with our team. Please note that we may not take certain items throughout the year due to limited storage space. Please refer to the donation guidelines below.