Cougar Pantry

Cougar Pantry, a food pantry for Kean University students, offers an assortment of donated non-perishable foods, as well as health and hygiene products.

Location:
Downs Hall

Contact Us:
If you would like to utilize the services provided by Cougar Pantry, please email cougarpantry@kean.edu to contact the staff.

Kean University established Cougar Pantry in March 2019, as part of an ongoing effort to address hunger and food insecurity among undergraduate and graduate students within the Kean University campus community. The pantry normally carries an assortment of non-perishable goods, basic care items and career ready clothing. Items and supplies vary from week to week.

Cougar Pantry is currently in Downs Hall and staffed by Kean University's Community Care Coordinator.

Location

Pantry: Downs Hall

Community Care Coordinator: Currently operating out of Whiteman, Room 008

Hours of Operation

Fall and Spring Semester Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours (May 15, 2023 - August 17, 2023)

Monday - Thursday 8:15am - 5:30pm

Make An Appointment at Cougar Pantry

Call: (908) 737-4851

Email: cougarpantry@kean.edu

Appointments outside of the standard hours of operation are available and are also scheduled by email.

All requests will be kept private.

How Can You Help?

Cougar Pantry relies on donations of food from the greater Kean community.

Financial contributions can be made through the Kean Foundation.
Donations can be dropped off any Kean Wellness Center office at Downs Hall.
- Student Health Services, Room 126
- Counseling Center and Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Room 127 (Currently operating out of Whiteman, Room 008)
- Office of Accessibility Services, Room 122 (Currently operating out of Whiteman, Room 008)
Offices, departments or student groups looking to coordinate a volunteer or collection event can do so by contacting the Community Care Coordinator, Carla Vitola, at cougarpantry@kean.edu