Four simple ways to help Husker Pantry collect 1,500 food items

Canned foods, toothpaste, personal hygiene items, school supplies, and cleaning supplies are accepted for donation at Husker Pantry.
Canned foods, toothpaste, personal hygiene items, school supplies, and cleaning supplies are accepted for donation at Husker Pantry.

This week, join the fight to end food insecurity among students by donating to Husker Pantry's annual food drive November 18-22, designated as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. The aim is to collect 1,500 items to replenish the shelves and inventory. 100% of the items benefit UNL students.

The on-campus pantry is located in the University Health Center, Room 123.

Four simple ways you can contribute:

1. Choose from nearly 100 items on the Pantry's Wishlist at Amazon Marketplace: https://go.unl.edu/amazon. Add items to your online cart and checkout in a only a few minutes. Purchases are delivered directly to the Husker Pantry.

2. Drop off your locally-purchased items at one of 18 collection bins located around the UNL campus. View a list of donation items and the conveniently-located bins: https://pantry.unl.edu/#donate

3. Deliver your locally-purchased items in person at Husker Pantry. A perfect opportunity is pantry's Open House, 8:30 to 10:30 Tuesday, November 19. https://pantry.unl.edu/welcome#HHWeek

4. Participate in the Pantry's fundraiser at Chipotle Mexican Grill on November 23 or the RHA Turkey Trot 5K on November 24. Details: https://pantry.unl.edu/welcome#HHWeek

More details at: https://pantry.unl.edu