Supporting Active FGCU Students Experiencing Food Insecurity
Spring Hours (ending 05/02/2025):
12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Monday and Friday
1:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
Summer Hours (beginning 05/05/2025):
12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. Monday through Friday
Current Location: Kleist 102, by Food Forest
Our outdoor food pantry is stocked with non-perishables when we are closed
We will be closed on May 15th & 16th
Eligibility
FGCU Students genuinely in need are eligible for food assistance ONCE a week.
Currently enrolled students with Valid FGCU student ID required.
Holiday Hours
The FGCU Campus Food Pantry is closed when the University is closed for National Holidays.
We will be closed Monday, May 26th for Memorial Day.
Emergency Supply of Food
Girl Scout Troop 427 donated an outdoor food pantry, which contains canned goods for our clients when we are closed on weekends and holidays.
Located on the left side of Kleist Health Building.
What is 211?
211 is a service network that provides free information and referral to human/social service agencies. Clients can call and receive confidential information and referrals appropriate to their needs including where to receive emergency food.
Donations
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the FGCU Campus Food Pantry through a secure online site may make a donation now.
Important Note: Please clearly identify your donation for the Pantry by selecting ‘Other’ when asked where you would like your donation to go. Then enter ‘Campus Food Pantry’ in the online form.
Drop-Off Locations: Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
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FGCU Staff, faculty, and students
- Harry Chapin Food Bank
- Midwest Food Bank
- Chartwells
- Publix
- Miromar Lakes
- Hearts of Miromar
- WildBlue Charitable Neighbors
- Nurse Practitioner Council of Collier County
- B'nai Torah Congregation
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Our friends who donate anonymously
Needs
- Bread of all kinds
- Canned Protein: chicken, Vienna sausages, salmon, tuna
- Canned vegetables: lentils, asparagus, chili beans, chick peas, red beans, pinto beans, and navy beans
- Canned fruit & fruit cups: pineapple, pears, mandarins, applesauce, peaches
- Cereals of all kinds
- Cream of corn
- Gluten-free items
- Granola bars
- Hearty soups
- Mac & Cheese
- Pasta noodles
- Pasta sauces
- Tomato paste
