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How you can donate

We accept both shelf-stable food donations as well as monetary donations.

For shelf-stable food, we ask that the items donated be new and unopened. We are not able to accept partially used or previously opened items (except for boxes of individually wrapped items, such as granola bars or microwave popcorn) and we cannot accept items that are past their expiration date.

Monetary donations can be made through our UK Network for Good page. We are not able to accept any cash or checks at the pantry.

Donate Directly

A recent campus study found that more than 40% of UK students experience some level of food insecurity during their college career and the Big Blue Pantry is one resource to help combat the effects. 

Big Blue Pantry Gift Fund

The Big Blue Pantry Gift Fund supports the Big Blue Pantry by allowing us to purchase additional food items from stores like Kroger.

Donate to the Gift Fund

Amazon Wish List

Make a donation via the pantry's Amazon Wish List.

View the Amazon Wish List

What items are needed the most at the Pantry?

  • Canned Tuna and other canned meats (Chicken, Vienna Sausages, Spam, etc.)
  • Jellies, Jams, and Peanut Butter (or similar items such as Almond Butter or Nutella)
  • Peanut Butter & Crackers or Cheese & Crackers Snack Packs
  • Granola or Cereal Bars
  • Individual Mac and Cheese Bowls
  • Ramen (all types)
  • Dry Pasta and Rice
  • Pasta Sauces
  • Condiments (Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Soy Sauce, Hot Sauce)
  • Spices (Salt and Pepper, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, Paprika, etc.)
  • Cleaning Supplies (Dish soap, Laundry Detergent or Pods, Lysol Wipes, etc.)
  • Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
  • Tampons and Pads (all sizes)
  • Pop-tarts
  • Cereal
  • Fruit Cups