Hours & Contact
- Main Pantry: The Union, Taylor Down Under, Room 112; Monday from 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- East Pantry: EnGeo, Room 0302; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Memorial Hall Pantry: Memorial Hall, Room 2105; self-service location accessible with an active JACard anytime the building is open.
- Email: pantry@jmu.edu
- Phone: (540) 568-6071
Curbside & Rapid Pick-Up
We're excited to offer online ordering through The Pantry app, available for download in the Apple and Android stores. You can find them by searching “JMU Pantry” or clicking the links above. You can elect a curbside pickup option or a rapid pickup option in The Pantry itself. Details on order pickups can be found in the FAQ section of the app.
About
The Pantry is a joint effort on campus, manged by Off-Campus Life with direction and guidance provided by the University's Basic Needs Advisory Board, comprised of students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community. The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ensures we have a consistent supply of quality, nutritious food options. The Pantry is stocked with shelf-stable goods, some hygiene products, a limited selection of fresh produce from JMU Dining Services each week, as well as fresh bread. Options continue to grow and expand as we understand the needs of our community.
We are open to all JMU students, no questions asked.
Donate
The Pantry is currently accepting donations for hygiene products and basic school supplies. Additionally, we welcome food items that have been requested but are not currently available through the food bank, including oil and vinegar options, spices and herbs, basic baking items, and shelf-stable (non-refrigerated) soy and almond milk. View our most requested items.
To arrange a drop-off of donated supplies, please email us at pantry@jmu.edu or call (540) 568-6071.
This project is also generously funded by monetary donations from JMU Dukes past and present, as well as community members. Donate here.
Additional Resources
Student Support Hub
The Student Support Hub houses information about campus and community resources that can help students meet their basic needs. The hub will continually be updated as we learn about more existing resources and more resources are created.
Meal Vouchers
JMU Dining Services has partnered with The Pantry to provide meal vouchers to distribute to food insecure students that need to eat a meal at a campus dining facility. If you need a voucher because you are experiencing food insecurity, complete the request form located on the Student Support Hub. Not all students who request meal vouchers will receive them due to the limited supply of vouchers.
Campus Microwaves
There are microwaves available for student use in the following areas of campus:
- The Kitchen in the lower level of Festival
- Taylor Down Under (TDU)
- Near the Bistro (patio side) in Student Success Center
JMU Career Closet
Hosted and organized by the University Career Center and The Pantry, the JMU Clothes Closet is a clothing and accessory resource for all JMU students, specifically focusing on work and interview attire. This is a donation-based resource, and students are welcome to take one complete outfit from the closet free of charge.
Location: SSC 3rd floor, suite 3250
Times: Open whenever the UCC is open!
SHELF'D (Students Helping Every Last Fellow Duke)
Additionally, there is a student-driven initiative in partnership with Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry called SHELF’D (Students Helping Every Last Fellow Duke). SHELF’D strives to offer a stigma-free gateway to nutrition for anyone who feels they do not have enough nutritious food to eat. If you are hungry, you are welcome. No exceptions, no questions asked.
Location: 741 South Main Street (Cantebury Episcopal Campus Ministry, back porch)
Graduation Regalia & Clickers
The Pantry also accepts donations of graduation regalia and clickers. These items can be dropped off at The Pantry during open hours or mailed to Off-Campus Life at:
JMU Off-Campus Life
The Unions, MSC 4214
170 Bluestone Drive
Harrisonburg, VA 22807