Support the UWM Food Center and Pantry

Fueling Student Success with Food Support

At UWM, access to reliable, nutritious food plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Students who use the UWM Food Center and Pantry show a 95% retention rate and report feeling more secure and focused on their education. With over half of UWM students facing food insecurity—and pantry visits rising 34% in just one month—the need for support is growing rapidly. In October 2025 alone, the pantry distributed nearly 11,000 pounds of food, reflecting a trend of increasing demand year after year.

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Ways You Can Support

Your gift helps students thrive. Every donation to the UWM Food Center and Pantry reduces food insecurity and supports student success. No matter the size, your support helps students stay enrolled and focused on their education.

Monetary Donation
Just $100 can feed one student for a semester—or 15 students for a week. Thanks to our partnership with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, every $1 donated provides $10 worth of groceries.
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Host a Food Drive
If you’re interested in making a meaningful impact, consider organizing a food drive to help collect essential items for those facing food insecurity in our community.
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Amazon Wishlist Donation
You can either shop from our Amazon Wishlist or use your own Amazon account to place an order and have it shipped directly to: 2200 E Kenwood Blvd., ATTN: Food Center & Pantry, Milwaukee, WI 53211.
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Local Support
Support the Milwaukee Food Drive or contribute to a similar effort in your own community.
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Donations
You can donate unopened, unexpired food items by dropping them off at the Dean of Students Office in Student Union Room 345, Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm; staff will ensure they are delivered to the Pantry.
Host an Event
Think about organizing a food-related event and promoting it on social media to help spread the word to students.

Impact on Student Success

34%Said the Pantry Helped Them Stay Enrolled
78%Worried Less About Food Thanks to the Pantry
95%Enrollment Retention Rate for Pantry Users

Making a Difference

Metal shelving units stocked with various non-perishable food items in a pantry setting. The shelves hold rows of canned goods, including vegetables, fruits, and soups, as well as jars of peanut butter and boxed items. The products are neatly organized by type, with labels facing outward. The floor is light-colored wood, and the background shows a clean, white wall.

The UWM Food Center and Pantry has kept me fed for the longest time. There’s always a bit of something that I can eat and keep me fed for the time being while I try to find a new job. When I say it’s a life saver, it honestly is literally a life saver.

A cardboard box filled with assorted packaged food items, including granola bars, snack crisps, and other shelf-stable snacks. Visible brands include Cascadian Farm Organic Kid’s Size Chewy Oatmeal Raisin bars and Kii Naturals Organic Cherry Dark Chocolate Artisan Crisps. The box is placed on a light-colored surface, and other packaged food items are partially visible around it.

The food pantry means the world to me. Without it, I wouldn’t be able to afford college. Knowing the pantry is here helps me deal with the rising cost of food. The pantry is a great way to supplement my groceries and make my money last. It’s comforting to know that I won’t have to go without a meal

A storage area with multiple packages of baby diapers stacked on black crates and inside cardboard boxes. The diapers are wrapped in clear plastic and feature colorful designs such as stars and animals. In the background, metal shelves hold rolls of white paper towels, and the floor is light wood. The setting appears organized for distribution or storage.

As a person being the sole income to provide for my family, it helps greatly in my time of need to have this resource available. There is at least comfort knowing there will always be a meal ready for them.