Visit the Campus Cupboard
| Spring Walk-in Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon: | 8:15 a.m - 10:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Tue: | 11:15 a.m - 4:30 p.m. |
| Wed: | 8:15 a.m - 10:00 a.m. |
| Thu: | Closed |
| Fri: | 8:15 a.m - 10:00 a.m. 1:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
| Closures: |
March 25th - 29th |
Any enrolled UA student may approach a cupboard in any of these locations and take the needed items.
Students are asked to provide demographic information, which is used for assessment and evaluation of the program.
Walk-in / Pick-up location
Simmons Hall, Lobby, Room 102C/D
Offers a larger variety of more substantial non-perishable foods and full-size items. You can search for "Campus Cupboard" on the UA campus map.
"Grab-and-go" locations
Jean Hower Taber Student Union, 1st Floor (outside room 133, across from the Game Room)
Bierce Library, 1st Floor (left of entrance)
Simmons Hall, Lobby
Polsky Building, 2nd Floor (4th floor across from Adult Focus)
Folk Hall, (past the gallery by the studio spaces)
Law School, 3rd Floor (kitchenette by the library)
Walk-in
- When you visit the walk-in Campus Cupboard in Simmons Hall (Lobby, Room 102C/D), you will be asked to present your Zipcard. Upon your first visit, we'll ask you to create a Cupboard account which collects some basic information so that we can continue to provide this program. A cupboard student assistant will help you create a Cupboard account and accommodations are available.
- Just like any store, you will be given a shopping basket and breifed on the space guidelines.
- Once you’ve collected the needed items, you’ll then inform a cupboard student assistant to check out.
- Unlike a grocery store, we don’t collect any money…we just want to make sure items are recorded and you selected items within the appropriate limits.
Pick-up
We offer an online ordering and pick up option known as a Zips Care Package for enrolled students.
- Simply click here to schedule a pick up time and select your items. Upon your first order, you'll be asked to create a Cupboard account using your MyAkron login which collects some basic inforamtion so that we can continue to provide this program.
- We’ll bundle your items and have them ready for pick-up at the Cupboard desk in Simmons Hall, Lobby or Cupboard locker.
- You will receive an order confirmation email and a reminder email regarding your package.
- When you arrive, simply present your Zipcard to confirm your identity for the items and be on your way.
Notes:
- It's the students responsibility to reschedule/cancel their appointment via their Cupboard account or notify the Cupboard staff via email or phone. Zips Care Packages will be held for no more than 24 hours.
- Items selected are not guaranteed but we will fill your request to the best of our ability.
Grab-n-Gos
- Grab what you need as you need it from the grab-and-go shelfs stocked with shelf-stable food, menstrual products and hygiene items.
- This is not meant to be a grocery haul but to fill periodic needs.
- Please see Pick up or Walk-in details and hours for a full grocery haul.
Monthly Food Distribution
Large scale grocery haul on campus every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month courtesy of our community partners the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and The Salvation Army.
Every 2nd Thursday - Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Pop Up Pantry
- Fresh, frozen and shelf stable food items
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lot 24 South (next to Simmons Hall), 301 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron, OH 44304
Every 4th Thursday - The Salvation Army Food Distribution
- Fresh and shelf-stable food items and assorted non-food items
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at turnabout by Honors dorms and Bierce Library (winter months in Simmons Hall Lobby)
Important notes:
- You are not required to be a UA student to stop by a food distribution.
- For students, visiting a food distribution does not count as your weekly visit to the Campus Cupboard.
SNAP — Coming soon!
Schedule a meeting with the Campus Cupboard team to learn more about SNAP benefits, eligibility, and applying for benefits.
- Check eligibility for student SNAP benefits here
- Ohio SNAP benefits online application here
- Print a paper application here
What to bring:
- Your Social Security Number or proof that you have applied for one.
- Permanent Resident Card ('green card") or other immigration documents if not a U.S. citizen.
- Proof of income or any other money coming into your household (such as pay stubs, tax records, award letters, child support).
Optional but encouraged to bring:
- Proof of any child/dependent care costs.
- Proof of any child support paid for children not living with you.
- Proof of any housing and utility costs.
- Proof of any medical costs for people with disabilities or for people who are over age 60 (including prescriptions).
Common Questions
Q: Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to get assistance?
A: Many non-citizens can receive SNAP, cash assistance, medical assistance and childe care assistance. Also, emergency medical assistance may be available without regard to your U.S. citizenship status.
Q: What if you don't have the information being asked for?
A: Contact your county JFS office. They may be able to help you get it or tell you of another way you can get them the information needed. See the Summit County contact info here.