Information about our Pop-Up Food Pantry on campus, as well as additional local resources that might be of interest to our community. Here is a link to their website: UIC Pop-Up Pantry (UIC Wellness Center).
Details on how to register, along with hours and information for the Pop-Up Pantry located in Student Center East, is included below:
Registration:
- Must be a registered UIC student.
- GCFD Regulation: All Pantry shoppers must register to receive resources from the UIC Pop-Up Pantry. Register by stopping at the Wellness Center, Student Center East 750 S. Halsted ST. Suite 238 front desk Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
- Fill out two short intake forms (will take about 7 to 10 minutes).
- Show your UIC I-card at the time of registration.
Location/ Hours
- The pantry is in Student Center East Tower – Montgomery Ward Gallery (behind elevators)
- Hours: Every Wednesday and Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
In addition, the University Wellness Center has several additional free food resources available in the Chicago area. Details can be found here: https://wellnesscenter.uic.edu/resources-and-services/food-assistance/
One additional local Chicago resource for food assistance is the Pilsen Food Pantry, organized in collaboration with UI Health. Food pantry hours are 10am-1:30 pm Monday-Wednesday and Friday plus 2-5pm on Thursday (except national holidays).
