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Pocket Pantry Program

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  • Provides temporary relief to students who are experiencing food insecurity.

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  • Non-perishable food and toiletries available.

For a list of all pantries and their locations, please visit link below.

https://studentlife.tamu.edu/sas/food-resources/

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History of Pocket Pantry Program

Started in 2019 by Student Assistance Services to combat food insecurity affecting students on campus

Started out with 6 pantries located across main campus

Has since grown to having pantries across Main and West Campuses.

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MAP OF LOCATIONS  

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What is a Pocket Pantry???

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Funding

  • The Pocket Pantry program is funded through donations made to combat food insecurity on campus.
  • The program also receives donations through Aggie Moms’ Clubs to help supplement our busier locations across campus.
  • Common items needed:
    • Toiletry items (including feminine products)
    • Microwave meals
    • Pasta, rice and beans

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Other food resources

  • 12th Can
  • Student run organization
  • 501©(3) Non-Profit
  • Affiliation with the Brazos Valley Food Bank
  • Need to fill out a form and select a time slot to gain access.
  • Open only on specific dates throughout the month.
  • More information in the link below
  • https://12thcan.tamu.edu/
  • Brazos Valley Food Bank
  • Community Resource
  • Several different programs for combatting food insecurity
  • Lists several locations for food
  • Typically limited to how many times someone can access and usually requires paperwork to be filled out.
  • Brazos Valley Food Bank | (bvfb.org)

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QUESTIONS???

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