Food donations

If you are interested in donating food to the Food Pantry at Iowa, you can drop off closed, non-perishable foods and hygiene products at the Iowa Memorial Union Welcome Center when it is open. If you are interested in donating perishable goods such as fresh produce, eggs, and milk, please email us at studorg-foodpantry@uiowa.edu to make arrangements.

If you are interested in donating non-perishable food and/or hygiene items, donations can be dropped off at the Iowa Memorial Union Welcome Center. If you are interested in donating perishable food, please contact us at studorg-foodpantry@uiowa to arrange a time to drop off your donation(s).

Food items that the Food Pantry at Iowa is consistently in need of are listed below. We greatly appreciate any and all donations, but are particularly interested in these items at this time!

Food Item Donations Requested

  • Pasta
  • Spaghetti
  • Black Beans (Bags)
  • Long Rice
  • Quinoa (Bags)
  • Fruit Rolls
  • Potatoes
  • Ramen
  • Raisins
  • Saltine Crackers
  • Tortillas
  • Bread
  • Nuts (Almonds/Pistachios)
  • Eggs
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Apples
  • Oranges
  • Platains
  • Bananas
  • Milk
  • Yogurt
  • Ready-Made Salads
  • Pancake Syrup
  • Pancake Mix
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Canola Oil
  • Pepper
  • Mac & Cheese
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Basmati Rice
  • Jasmine Rice
  • Salt
  • Fresh Produce
    • Bok Choy
    • Broccoli
    • Zucchini
    • Cucumbers
    • Cauliflower
    • Lettuce Heads
    • Onions
    • Carrots
    • Watermelon
    • Grapes
    • Pineapple
    • Blueberries
    • Bell Peppers
    • Jalapeno Peppers
    • Tomatoes
  • Cheese
  • Juice
  • Cereals/Oatmeals
  • Glass Noodles
  • Plant-Based Milk (Shelf Stable)
  • Gluten-Free Items
  • Any Sealed Shelf-Stable Food Items
  • Cheese Sticks
  • Honey
  • Kombucha
  • Hummus
  • Salsa
  • Refried Beans
  • Cassava Flour

If you are interested in donating non-perishable food and/or hygiene items, donations can be dropped off at the Iowa Memorial Union Welcome Center. If you are interested in donating perishable food, please contact us at studorg-foodpantry@uiowa to arrange a time to drop off your donation(s).

Hygiene and non-food items that the Food Pantry at Iowa is consistently in need of are listed below. We greatly appreciate any and all donations, but are particularly interested in these items at this time!

Hygiene Product Donations Requested

  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Deoderant
  • Kleenex
  • Toilet Paper
  • Pads
  • Tampons
  • Dental Floss
  • Body Wash
  • Diapers
  • Baby Wipes

Other Non-Food Item Donations Requested

  • Plastic Ziploc Bags
  • Dish Soap
  • Can Openers
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Pots & Pans

If you are interested in donating non-perishable food and/or hygiene items, donations can be dropped off at the Iowa Memorial Union Welcome Center. If you are interested in donating perishable food, please contact us at studorg-foodpantry@uiowa to arrange a time to drop off your donation(s).

Canned goods that the Food Pantry at Iowa is consistently in need of are listed below. We greatly appreciate any and all donations, but are particularly interested in these items at this time!

Canned Good Donations Requested

Canned Beans/Bagged Beans
  • Kidney Beans
  • Chickpeas
  • Black Beans
  • Brown Beans
  • Lima Beans
  • Pinto Beans
  • Lentils
  • Soybeans
  • Navy Beans
  • Red Beans
  • Refried Beans
  • Baked Beans
Canned Soups (or Shelf-Stable Boxed Soups)
  • Chicken Noodle
  • Tomato
  • Black Bean
  • Minestrone
  • Broccoli Cheddar
  • Chicken & Gnocchi
  • Zuppa Toscano
  • Pasta Fagioli
  • Chili
  • Potato Leek
  • Clam Chowder
  • Cheeseburger Soup
  • Beef Stew
  • Italian Wedding Soup
  • Chicken & Dumpling Soup
  • Lentil
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Vegetable Beef
  • Coconut Soup
Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Iced Tomatoes (With/Without Green Chiles)
  • Canned Artichoke Hearts
  • Canned Corn (Creamed/Normal)
  • Canned Green Beans
  • Canned Beets
  • Canned Green Peas
  • Canned Mixed Vegetables
  • Canned Potatoes
  • Canned Asparagus Spears
  • Canned Mushrooms
Canned Fruit
  • Canned Pumpkin
  • Canned Peaches
  • Canned Mandarin Oranges
  • Canned Pineapple
  • Canned Pears
  • Canned Cherries
  • Canned Mixed Fruit
  • Canned Apricots
  • Canned Grapefruit
  • Canned Mangos
  • Canned Cherries
  • Canned Blueberries
  • Canned Fruit Cocktail

Donate via Amazon

If you would like to donate to the food pantry, please check out the Amazon Wishlist at this link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TB10AVBP3XXU/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
If you purchase something on this list, it gets shipped right to us! So no hassle at all for you! Thank you for your donation!

Make a monetary gift to the pantry 

If you would like to donate monetarily to the food pantry, please mail a check or donate online.

Food Pantry at Iowa
ATTN: Steph Beecher, RM 135
125 N Madison St.
Iowa City, IA 52240

Please make checks out to ' The Food Pantry at Iowa '. Make sure you put a note in the envelope with your name and a return address so we can send you a thank you!

The Food Pantry at Iowa team appreciates your support as we work to fight food insecurity at the University of Iowa.