Colonial Cupboard Student Food Pantry
About the Pantry
The university is pleased to offer this resource to our students. The Colonial Cupboard is located on the 2nd floor of the Nicholson Center (Room 277). The pantry is designed to meet the immediate food needs for all of our currently registered students. All undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to use the pantry as we know that food insecurity can impact the ability of our students to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
Robert Morris University and the Colonial Cupboard are members of the College and University Food Bank Alliance and is recognized as a Hunger-Free Campus by the PA Department of Education. For more information about the pantry, please contact us at deanofstudents@rmu.edu. The Pantry is available by Appointment. Please contact fraziert@rmu.edu to make an appointment.
Hours of Operation
During the academic year, the pantry is open Monday-Friday 9:00 am -6:00 pm. During breaks and the summer, the pantry is open on an appointment basis. Please contact fraziert@rmu.edu to make an appointment.
How to Donate
The pantry welcomes donations of non-perishable food items. Arrangements can be made to accommodate limited donations of perishable items, fresh fruits and vegetables. The pantry can accommodate items that must be refrigerated or frozen.
Favorite items include:
- Soups
- Spaghetti sauce
- Peanut butter and Jelly
- Canned vegetables and fruit cups
- Canned tuna and chicken
- Packaged items such as instant potatoes, rice, pasta, and macaroni and cheese
- Juice and other bottled beverages
- Breakfast items (cereal, pancake mix, syrup, pop tarts and muffins)
- Snack items such as salsa, chips, microwave popcorn, cookies, and granola bars
We also have a section of the pantry for basic necessities and personal care items. Soap, toilet paper, tissues, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and laundry soap are much appreciated by our students.
Individuals or organizations wishing to organize a drive or make a monetary donation should contact deanofstudents@rmu.edu or 412-397-6483.
Colonial Gardens
The Colonial Gardens were established in the summer of 2024 with funding from the PA Hunger-Free Campus grant. The purpose of the gardens is to provide fresh produce to RMU’s students via the Colonial Cupboard. The Gardens are supported through volunteer efforts and are located in the back of the Wheatley Center.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Gardens, please contact Tracy Frazier, fraziert@rmu.edu or 412-397-5241.
Additional Community Resources
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/get-help/
Allegheny County 211: http://pa211sw.org/
RMU Student Emergency Fund: 412-397-6483
Area Food Pantry Directory: View Directory