The LMU Food Pantry was established in 2017. The mission of the LMU Food Pantry is to provide free food to any LMU student who may experience hunger or food insecurity due to financial hardships. The LMU Food Pantry operates on the honor system and allows students to confidentially enter a space and take the food that they need.
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In addition to the resources available at the LMU Food Pantry, students can also access the following on-campus and off-campus resources for additional support.
On-Campus Resources
- Lion Emergency Fund Form - The Lion Emergency Fund provides financial assitance to LMU students who are in danger of withdrawing from the university due to unanticipated temporary financial hardships resulting from emergency or crisis situations. Funds will be awarded as reimbursements to help students recover from short-term financial difficulties. The maximum reimbursement is $400.
- College SNAP Project - The College SNAP Project is a joint project of Swipe Out Hunger and the Congressional Hunger Center. Swipe Out Hunger is a national nonprofit committed to ending college student hunger. It advises colleges and universities on the design of commonsense and innovative anti-hunger programs.
Off-Campus Resources
- Locate your local food pantry through the L.A. Food Bank
- CalFresh
- L.A. Community Fridges
- Hunger Relief Organizations in L.A. from Food Forward
Where is the LMU Food Pantry located?
The food pantry is located adjacent to St. Robert’s Annex, signage is now placed outside its location for easier visibility.
Who can access the LMU Food Pantry?
The pantry is available to all of the LMU community who are struggling with food access and insecurity.
When is the LMU Pantry open?
The pantry is accesible 24/7 with onecard access and remains open to all during summer break. Please make sure your card number begins with the number 8. If your one card begins with a different number, please contact the one card office, a new one card will be issued.
How does the pantry work?
Operating on the honor system, the LMU Food Pantry contains items intended to provide immediate relief.
What can I find inside the pantry?
We now have fresh items in the pantry. The pantry now stores perishable items that require refrigeration or have short shelf lives. The pantry also continues to provide non-perishable items such as instant meals, canned goods, breakfast items, and packaged items. Other items you may find are hygiene and feminie products.
Do I have to register or sign up to use the pantry?
No. The use of the pantry is confidential. Participants are not required to sign up to use services at this time. The pantry operates on the honor system and we recommend students take enough food to care for their immediate needs while considering the needs of others.
How is the LMU Food Pantry funded?
University Credit Union is the founding sponsor of the LMU Food Pantry that provided funds to stock the pantry a couple of times a year. Other donors include: Sodexo, Coca Cola, Whole Foods (Playa Vista), PremierVend Group, Follett, Bristol Farms, and members of the LMU Community.
Who do I contact for additional information?
Questions related to donations, food drives or feedback regarding the pantry can be directed to the Food Pantry team.
The pantry is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, LMU community and friends of the pantry, including alumni.
LMU is a proud member of the College and University Food Bank Alliance. We would like to thank the LMU Food Pantry supporters: University Credit Union (Founding Sponsor), Sodexo, Coca Cola, Whole Foods (Playa Vista), PremierVend Group, Follett, Bristol Farms, Pressed Juicery, Acevedo Farms, Amazon and members of the LMU Community.
How to Donate
- We accept monetary donations to support and replenish items. Monetary donations will be used to purchase future non-perishable items for the pantry as they become needed. You may donate via the LMU Giving website by designating your gift to the LMU Food Pantry. You may also stop by St. Robert's Annex to drop off any cash or check.
- Any non-perishable items may be dropped off at our office in St. Robert's Annex, Monday to Friday 8 to 5pm.
- Donations can also be made via our Amazon wishlist. All items are mailed directly to our office. Please add name and email to send thank you note.
Hours and Location
The LMU Food Pantry is accessible to everyone on campus and is open 24/7 with onecard access. The pantry remains open and available to students during summer break. Please make sure your card number begins with the number 8. If your one card begins with a different number, please contact the one card office, a new one card will be issued. The food pantry is located adjacent to St. Robert's Annex, signage is located outside for reference.
Contact Us
General inquires, questions related to donations, food drives or feedback regarding the pantry can be directed to the Food Pantry team. Follow the LMU Food Pantry on Instagram.