The Triton Pantry is a food resource for any enrolled UMSL student who is experiencing or is at risk of food insecurity or hunger. We serve our students in a friendly, open, and supportive way. All are welcome and we are committed to helping anyone who needs it. We are the Triton Pantry. We help UMSL students thrive.
How it works
The Triton Pantry uses a self-choice model. Upon entering the space, students can sign themselves in via the Triton Connect app, or give their name at the check-in desk. This allows us to better understand the campus needs and how our pantry is being utilized. Students are then welcome to walk around the pantry and choose the items that will work best for their needs. Students are to bring their own bag or box to carry their items.
Depending upon availability, students can choose from non-perishable, fresh, frozen, and canned foods, as well as household items such as bathroom tissue and toiletries and personal items such as period supplies. Quantities and selection vary from week to week, but we strive to meet our students' needs. In addition, student parents can sign up to pick up diapers on a monthly basis from the Triton Pantry. See details below.
**By using the pantry, students agree to the declaration of need and waiver of liability.**
Declaration of Need
By visiting UMSL's Triton Food Pantry, I am using a resource meant for UMSL students at risk of or currently experiencing food insecurity. While there are no eligibility criteria outside of my enrollment as a student, I am acting in good faith and accessing resources I would otherwise not have. I will adhere to policies and procedures as determined by pantry staff and UMSL administration. Failure to adhere to these policies and procedures may result in disciplinary action, including loss of pantry privileges.
Waiver of Liability
I acknowledge the receipt of free food from UMSL's Triton Food Pantry. I understand this is a gift and not a reoccurring obligation by the college or university, food pantry, or fiscal sponsor. I further understand and agree that by accepting this donated food, I freely and voluntarily, with full knowledge, hold UMSL (including its officers, agents, employees, students, donors, volunteers and food suppliers) harmless and in no way liable or responsible for the quality, condition or packaging of food.
Location & Hours
The Triton Pantry is conveniently located on the lower level of the Millennium Student Center on UMSL's North Campus. We're just down the hall from The Nosh cafeteria. Our current hours of operation are:
Triton Pantry Diaper Resource
The Triton Pantry is a proud partner of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank. This partnership allows us to better support our students that have babies and young children in diapers. Diapers are provided on a monthly basis to student parents in need. Students must sign up for this resource by completing a quick form and arranging to pick diapers up each month in the Triton Pantry.
Applying for SNAP Benefits
SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It's a federally funded nutrition program that helps individuals buy healthy food and stretch their budget. There are many college students who are eligible to receive SNAP benefits. If you would like help applying or determining if you're eligible, you can connect with an UMSL campus social worker by filling out this form.
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