If you're interested in donating items to the Food Pantry at Iowa, you can drop off closed, non-perishable food and hygiene products at the cart in front of the Food Pantry on the ground floor of the IMU. If you're interested in donating perishable goods like fresh produce, eggs, or milk, please email us at studorg-foodpantry@uiowa.edu to make drop-off arrangements.
Most-Needed Food Items
Food items that we’re consistently in need of are listed below. Though we greatly appreciate any and all donations, we’re particularly interested in receiving these items!
Grains & Starches
- Basmati Rice
- Jasmine Rice
- Couscous
- Fufu Flour
- Rice Noodles
- Glass Noodles
Oils
- Vegetable Oil
- Canola Oil
- Olive Oil
- Palm Oil
Legumes & Beans
- Garbanzo Beans
- Fava Beans
- Lentils
Pantry Staples
- Soy Sauce
- Curry Paste
- Tomato Paste
- Tomato Sauce
- Canned Tomatoes
- Herbs And Spices
Proteins
- Eggs
- Tofu
- Frozen Meat
- Canned Tuna
- Hummus
- Tahini
- Falafel
Dairy & Alternatives
- Milk
- Plant-Based Milk
- Cheese
- Yogurt
Vegetables & Greens
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Yams
- Sweet Potatoes
- Onions
- Okra
- Mustard Greens
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Grape Leaves
Fruits
- Dates
- Plantains
- Coconuts
Specialty Items
- Halal Food
- Kosher Food
- Gluten-Free Food
- Baby Food
- Pet Food
Most-Needed Non-Food Items
Non-food items that we’re consistently in need of are listed below. Though we greatly appreciate any and all donations, we’re particularly interested in receiving these items!
Personal Hygiene
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Bars of Soap
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Razors
- Sanitary Pads
Paper Products
- Facial Tissue
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
Baby Care
- Diapers (Especially Sizes 4, 5, and 6)
- Baby Wipes
Household Essentials
- Plastic Ziploc Bags (Quart and Gallon)
- Painter’s Tape
- Can Openers
Winter Clothing
- Jackets
- Hats
- Scarves
- Gloves
Donate through Amazon
The Food Pantry also accepts donations via our Amazon Wish List! If you purchase something on this list, it gets shipped right to us—no hassle at all for you.
Make a Monetary Gift to the Pantry
If you would like to donate money to the food pantry, please mail a check or donate online!
You can mail a check to:
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
P.O. Box 4550
Iowa City, IA 52244-4550
Please make the check payable to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and include the Student Life Food Insecurity Support Fund in the memo.
The Food Pantry at Iowa team appreciates your support as we work to fight food insecurity at the University of Iowa!