Food Pantry
The Food Pantry offers a variety of non-perishable food items, such as canned foods and pasta; fresh produce, including vegetables and fruit; dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt; personal hygiene items, including soap and toothbrushes; and other resources, such as cooking oil and spices.
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How to Shop at the Food Pantry
To shop as an individual or family, follow the steps below:
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Step 1: Request Form
- To begin shopping at the Food Pantry, complete the Shopping Request Form. This form confirms that you are a Trent student and helps us understand your needs and dietary restrictions.
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Step 2: Book a Timeslot
- After submitting your request, the Durham Wellness team will contact you by email within two business days to schedule a shopping time.
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Step 3: Shop the Food Pantry
- Once the Durham Wellness team has contacted you and scheduled your appointment, a Food Pantry team member will help you shop. Refer to your email for the date, time, location, and any additional instructions.
- We look forward to your visit. Happy shopping!
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Donate to the Food Pantry
Thank you for wanting to donate to our Food Pantry! We appreciate all forms of support, including food and monetary donations. Please email durhamwellness@trentu.ca so we can coordinate the details and delivery.
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Food Donations
- Food Donations
- While all food donations are appreciated, we have a list of most-needed items for the Food Pantry. These items help us make the Food Pantry as accessible as possible and provide students with a variety of foods and other essentials.
- Most-needed items include:
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Fruit juice, dried fruit, canned fruit, canned vegetables, fruit sauces, and jams
- Grain Products
- Oats, pasta, cereal, granola, and rice
- Proteins
- Tofu, canned meat, canned fish, lentils, beans, chickpeas, seeds, prepackaged nuts, and nut butters
- Sauces and Soups
- Pasta sauces, condiments, meat or vegetable stock, meat or vegetable bouillon cubes, and canned soups
- Snacks and Treats
- Crackers, granola, cake mix, and icing
- Other Pantry Items
- Cooking oils, can openers, boxed or dehydrated milk, spices, sugar, flour, tea, and instant coffee
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Monetary Donations
- All donations are used to purchase food and other items identified as high-need for students on campus. When donating, please indicate that your donation is intended to support the Trent Durham Food Pantry.
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Volunteer with the Food Pantry
Are you interested in joining the Trent Durham Food Pantry team? We welcome inquiries about volunteer opportunities. Your time and assistance are greatly appreciated as we expand our operations and provide students with the support they need.
There are several ways you can volunteer:
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Promote the Food Pantry!
- One of the biggest reasons students do not get the support they need is that they are unaware of the resources available to them. Help spread the word about the Food Pantry by hanging posters, distributing information cards, or telling others about this resource.
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Assist with Events!
- Want a more hands-on experience that allows you to interact with students and staff at Trent? Explore what’s happening on campus and volunteer at upcoming events.
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Collect Food!
- From collecting and distributing donations at Trent drop-off locations to organizing the Food Pantry, an extra pair of hands is always helpful. Help us support students in need while creating a welcoming and accessible Food Pantry environment.
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Find New Partnerships!
- We are grateful to the organizations that donate surplus food and provide opportunities for Trent staff and students to volunteer locally. Help us find more ways to reduce food waste and support our local community.
If any of these volunteer opportunities interest you, please email durhamwellness@trentu.ca. We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to the team.
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