Resources are available on campus and throughout the community for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵÍø (CWI) students and employees who may be experiencing food insecurity.
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Pantry Donations
Campus food and hygiene pantries are stocked by donations. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Food items:
Healthy, grab-and-go lunch and snacks items students can eat while on campus are our biggest need and may include:
- instant soups (ramen, mac-n-cheese or other instant meals)
- pull-top cans or pouches of tuna, chicken, other meats
- pull-top canned soups, chili, ravioli Individual-sized applesauce or fruit cups and pouches
- granola bars and similar snack items
- small jars of peanut butter
- individual size bags of jerky, crackers, trail mix, nuts, and dried fruit
- instant oatmeal
- individual-sized juices and milk boxes that do not require refrigeration
Please avoid canned vegetables, pastas, sauces, rices, and single ingredients for a meal as these items do not move as quickly through our pantries.
Miscellaneous items:
- plastic silverware (no knives please)
- paper bowls (no Styrofoam)
- napkins
Hygiene items:
- toothpaste and toothbrushes
- shampoo and conditioner
- soap and body wash
- deodorant
- razors and shaving cream
- feminine hygiene products
- hairbrushes and combs
The food pantry cannot accept perishable, expired, or opened items. For more information, email CWIFoodPantry@cwi.edu
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Local Food Pantries
LocatedÌýthroughout the Treasure Valley provide free food to those in need at no cost. Use the downloadable lists belowÌýor useÌýtheÌýÌýto find a pantry close to you.
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Food Assistance Programs
For food assistance through state food assistance programs:
- Ìýprovides school-aged children with free and reduced-price meals during the school year.
- Ìýprovides children under the age of 5, infants, and pregnant or nursing women with specific foods to improve nutrition.
- Ìýis similar to the Free and Reduced Meals during the school year.
- provides assistance to low-income families to buy food needed in order to stay healthy.
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