Cougar Cupboard Food Pantry
About
The Cougar Cupboard is a non-profit food pantry located at SIUE serving students, faculty, and staff members. The Cougar Cupboard's food and toiletry items are supported entirely through donations. Our mission is to fight food insecurity and hunger on the SIUE campus, create connections within our community, and to support our clients through empowerment and self-determination. We offer clients an individualized and dignified shopping experience with convenience and anonymity. This allows our students, faculty, and staff members to have equitable access to food and supportive services. We believe access to food is a basic human right, and we are committed to responding to the needs of our SIUE campus community through food distribution and supportive services.
*Students, take the Cougar Cupboard Survey and let us know your needs!*
If you are unsure of what to donate, please email the Cougar Cupboard at cougarcupboard@siue.edu.
View a printable overview of the Cougar Cupboard.
Follow Cougar Cupboard Facebook.
Supporting the Cougar Cupboard
In-kind donations can be taken to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Office in Rendleman Hall, suite 2306, Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. If the donation is large (more than one person can carry), please email cougarcupboard@siue.edu for assistance bringing in your donation.
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Cougar Cupboard Fall 2023
The Cougar Cupboard is located in the Morris University Center (MUC)on the 2nd floor. Following signs toward the International Room the Cupboard is directly across the hall from the International Room.
Cougar Cupboard is open the following days and times (No appointment necessary):
Volunteering
Volunteer shifts for Fall 2023-2024 school year are available. Sign up on our SignUp Genius page.
You will be asked to complete a short training course prior to your first volunteer shift.
If you wish to be added to the email list to be notified of any additional volunteer-related events and opportunities, please email cougarcupboard@siue.edu.
Holiday Food Drive 2023
The Cougar Cupboard is hosting a Holiday Food Drive and collecting donations for students to stock up for Winter Break until Friday, December 8, 2023.
Donations can be taken to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Office in Rendleman Hall, Suite 2306, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Items We Currently Need
Those wanting to donate may also do so by using the various drop box locations around campus:
- Lovejoy Library
- Rendleman Hall
- Kimmel Belonging & Engagement Hub
- Purchasing (Supporting Services 1020)
- Early Childhood Center
- ROTC (Founders Hall 3106)
- Engineering Building
Donations for the holiday boxes will be accepted through Friday, December 8, 2023.
Students can bring a reusable shopping bag to the Cougar Cupboard between 9am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm each day December 4th – 8th to shop and stock up their pantry for Winter Break. More information can be found here.
Monetary donations can be made HERE.
Contact Lealia Williams at cougarcupboard@siue.edu or 618-650-2020 if you have any questions.
Sponsor A Shelf in Cougar Cupboard
Now and ongoing
The Cougar Cupboard is seeking help from your department or organization to keep the shelves stocked this semester. By sponsoring a shelf, your organization name will be listed in the cupboard for the whole semester along with a QR code to your website, social media, or any special link you would like to share!
The minimum contribution is either a $250 donation/semester (you can split this payment up) or host at least one food drive and donate 100+ pounds of that sponsored item. To sponsor a shelf, please reach out to cougarcupboard@siue.edu.
MAPO Holiday Shoutout Giveaway
Saturday, December 9, 2023 | MUC Meridian Ballroom | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Stop by the MUC Meridian Ballroom on Saturday 12/09/2023 between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to pick up a Giveaway Blessing.
To register for a coat email MetroAreaProfessionalorg@gmail.com by Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Hosted by Metro Area Professional Organization (MAPO) in partnership with The Cougar Cupboard.
Questions?
Email cougarcupboard@siue.edu or Deanofstudents@siue.edu.
Need Additional Help?
Community partner food pantries include: Collinsville Food Pantry, Glen-Ed Food Pantry, or Food Pantry Finder
