Crimson Cupboard
Crimson Cupboard offers free, healthy food to IU Bloomington students, staff, and faculty who are struggling with food insecurity. Crimson Cupboard is stocked by donations and staffed by volunteers. There are 2 locations on campus, both accessible by the IU campus Bus:
Main Pantry Location:
Campus View Apartments
800 N. Union Street
Bloomington, IN 47406
Hours:
Monday: 12–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9–10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 1–5 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Satellite Location:
Indiana Memorial Union
900 E. Seventh Street
Next to the Biddle Hotel lobby
812-855-1924
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
** Please always check their website for updated hours of operation, as hours may vary depending on holidays, campus breaks, and weather closures. **
For any questions about Crimson Cupboard, including donating and volunteering opportunities, please email cupboard@iu.edu.
You can check out their website for more information:
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
Hoosier Hills Food Bank is a non-profit organization that provides free food to people and families in need across south central Indiana. Hoosier Hills Food Bank collects fresh produce from local farms, including its own farm, excess food from food establishments and grocery stores, and donations from local organizations and generous community members.
For a list of local food pantries and prepared meals locations, please refer to: https://hhfoodbank.org/find-food/
If you feel inclined or have the means to do so, you can volunteer in various ways, such as gardening, staging and warehouse assistance, and administrative work. Learn how you can support your community here: https://hhfoodbank.org/volunteer/
Comprehensive information about Hoosier Hills Food Bank can be found on their webpage:
Office of Student Life Food Insecurity Resources
The Office of Student Life webpage offers comprehensive resources, including Crimson Cupboard Campus and Community partners. Explore resources for IU students and Bloomington community members here:
Office of Student Life Food Insecurity Resource Center
If you are unsure where to start, please reach out to the Graduate Service Office at gradbio@iu.edu or by visiting our office in Myers Hall 150. We are dedicated to assisting you in any way that would be helpful to you.
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