Roo-Store

The Roo-Store concept was developed during the spring 2022 semester in response to student feedback and requests to the Campus Cupboard, a program of ZipAssist at the University of Akron. Recent student inquiries to ZipAssist, the University’s student advocacy and support office, indicated financial hardship related to not only food and hygiene items, but also home/dorm furnishing items – such as tables, chairs, and kitchen appliances.

Thanks to your fellow zips who expressed the need and a desire to increase sustainability on campus, Physical Facilities and Residence Life and Housing have partnered with ZipAssist to offer the Roo-Store concept!

Shopping the Roo-Store

• All enrolled UA students — undergraduate, graduate, international, on-campus resident, or commuter — have access to the Roo-Store
• Faculty and Staff — may shop on the specific day and timeframe advertised.
• UA Zip card required.
• All money raised goes to support the Campus Cupboard programs.

Upcoming Shopping Dates

• Roo-Store
  • Spring 2024, tbd
• Habitat ReStore Move In Event
  • Fall 2024, tbd

Pricing Model (*subject to change)

• $1 – All items unless otherwise marked
  
  • Bundle of 4: Plastic Containers w/ Lids
  • Bundle of 4: Dishes/Cups/ Silverware
• $3 – Coffee Pot, Toaster, Pots/Pans, Miscellaneous Chair, Vacuum, Bathroom Shelves
• $5 – Small Kitchen Appliances
• $10 – Microwave
• $15 – TV, Printer
• $20 – Mini Fridge
• $25 – Couch

Disclaimer

• All items are sold as is.
• No returns or refunds.
• Items may not be re-sold for profit as this program is intended to provide "gap assistance." Shoppers visiting the Roo-Store understand that this applies to all items taken. Re-selling items for profit will result in loss of access to the Roo-Store indefinitely and other consequences the University sees fit.

Community Partners

• ReStore - Habitat for Humanity of Summit County
  • Website: https://www.hfhsummitcounty.org/restore/
  • 20% Student Discount with Zip Card
  • 15% Faculty/Staff Discount with Zip Card

  • It’s the individuals responsibility to mention discount prior to purchase, all sales are final, no delivery services currently available and items must be picked up from the Habitat Re-Store within 3 days, subject to Habitat Re-Store rules and policies.