Founded in 2014, the UTEP Food Pantry offers support and assistance to UTEP students who are dealing with food insecurity. Food insecurity refers to having limited food available, including a reduction in the quality, safety or variety of food or ability to acquire food in a socially acceptable manner. Researchers have suggested that food insecurity is an issue that an estimated half of all college students struggle with. At UTEP, we recognize that food insecurity is an obstacle to student success and think it's crucial that students' basic needs are being met.

Items Available at the Food Pantry

Cereal, Crackers, Peanut butter, Jelly, Rice, Pasta, Tomato Sauce, Ramen noodles, Tea, Dry beans, Coffee, Canned soup, Canned vegetables, Canned fruit, Canned tuna, Canned chicken, Toiletries and more.

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Eligibility

UTEP staff,  undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in courses in the fall or spring semesters are eligible to use the Food Pantry and must bring their Miner Gold Card to access the Pantry.

Community of Care

College is a rewarding and enriching experience, but ensuring that we are taking care of each other and are aware of what is expected of us is super important to your academic and professional success. At UTEP, we believe that there should be civility and mutual respect amongst all members of the Miner Community and an inclusive environment in which to excel academically, professionally, and socially. The Community of Care Program includes activities and initiatives to encourage positive behavior and/or awareness about important issues facing college students.