Food Resources
food to help you Thrive
Not having enough food to eat is a growing issue for college students.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, four million students across the U.S. are food insecure. Food is one of the most basic of needs, and if it's not met, it's hard—or impossible—for students to thrive. To help meet this need, we offer several resources available to students across all four campuses, as well as a list of resources in our communities.
Campus Cupboard
Available on our Green Bay, Manitowoc and Sheboygan campuses, Campus Cupboard is a food bank free to students with food and toiletry items provided by UW-Green Bay employees and other students. There are even some clothes and household necessities. If you are a student in need, stop by with your student ID. You can also donate items to provide for our campus community.
Foodshare (SNAP)
SNAP is a helpful resource no matter what campus you attend. You may qualify if you:
- meet all financial and non-financial SNAP eligibility criteria AND are eligible to participate in State or Federally financed work study during the regular academic year, as determined by UW-Green Bay OR
- have an expected family contribution (EFC) of 0 in the current academic year.
To find out if you qualify, fill out an application or download the “MYACCESS Wisconsin” app on your phone. Click the green “Apply Now” button and then “Start a new application.” You will be asked to provide employment, income and residency information.
In 3-5 business days you’ll be notified via phone, mail or the app whether you’ve been approved or denied. If approved, a short phone consultation will be scheduled. For further details about this program expansion, please visit their website.
Green Bay Campus Food Resources
PHLASH Meals
PHLASH Meals provides students in need (i.e. facing economic challenges, unemployment, inequality, violence, etc.) with five (5) on-campus meals per request. Meals are usually available within 48 hours and can be used at any on-campus dining location. If accessing a meal at the Marketplace inside the Cloud Commons, meals will be available when swiping your ID. At any other campus dining location, students should indicate they are using a "transfer meal."
*Only one (1) request of PHLASH Meals is allowed each month. Meals expire at the end of the spring academic term.
Community Resources
In addition to on-campus resources, there are many organizations throughout the Green Bay community that provides food:
- Paul's Pantry: more than just an emergency food pantry, Paul's Pantry provides people with enough food every week, for as long as needed, so they can spend money on shelter, utilities and other necessities.
- Brown County Food Pantries: provides a list of all food pantries across Brown County.
Manitowoc Campus Food Resources
- Peter's Pantry, Manitowoc: supplemental food pantry that offers perishable and non-perishable items.
- Food Pantry & Other Food Resources: provides a list of organizations that offer free or low-cost food items across Manitowoc county.
- Grow It Forward: a way for people to access healthy food options, offering fresh and nutritious food.
- Manitowoc Salvation Army: this food pantry allows you to choose to select items for themselves, or to receive a pre-packed order.
Marinette Campus Food Resources
- Newcap, Inc. Marinette:
- Marinette Salvation Army: meets basic food needs of individuals and families at any age.
- Peshtigo Food Pantry: a community-based organization designed to help people with their nutritional needs.
- Food Cupboard at St. Vincent de Paul: as the area's largest food pantry, this organization serves many people throughout the community.
- Marinette County Food Pantries: provides a list of all food pantries across Marinette County.
Sheboygan Campus Food Resources
- Salvation Army Sheboygan Food Pantry: provides nutritious food with no appointment needed; also provides a list to additional resources throughout Sheboygan.
- The Sheboygan Food Pantry: distributes healthy emergency food to increase food security.
- Sheboygan WI Food Pantries: detailed guide of food pantries in Sheboygan.
- Sheboygan Cares Drive-Thru Food Pantry: a drive-thru food pantry that distributes fresh food items, non-perishable food and personal care items.
We're Here for You
Meet Bailey Briner, our Student Support and Conduct Coordinator. If you need more information about food resources, get in touch with her or any of our team.