NOVEMBER 27, 2024 — The UTSA Roadrunner Pantry and Whataburger Resource Room are a vital resource for students, especially during the holidays when food insecurity can hit hardest. This season, the pantries are encouraging donations to help support students and meet their growing needs. Meals that are shelf-stable and easy to prepare are perfect for students on the go or those hesitant to cook. Items such as microwavable meals are especially in demand, including single-serving portions of macaroni and cheese, soups, ravioli, SpaghettiOs and Cup Noodles.
For an even easier way to donate, visit the Roadrunner Pantry’s Amazon Wish List, where you can add food and other essentials to your cart the next time you shop. It’s a simple, convenient way to support students and help stock the shelves.
Donations can be dropped off at the Whataburger Resource Room in the Student Union (SU 1.04.06) on the Main Campus. Bins are conveniently located in the hallway leading to the pantry near the UPS Store. For those near the Downtown Campus, items can be brought to the Roadrunner Pantry (DB 1.306).
The Main Campus pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday. The Downtown Campus site is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Together, the Roadrunner Pantry and the Whataburger Resource Room at the Main and Downtown campuses average 150 visits per day and have been utilized more than 55,000 times since opening in 2017.
In September, UTSA participated in a fundraising challenge with Texas State University known as Huddle Against Hunger. Together, the universities raised more than $85,000 to fight food insecurity.
The challenge highlighted a critical issue among college students. Nearly half of students surveyed in a recent study reported experiencing food insecurity, underscoring the importance of community-driven efforts in addressing this ongoing issue and supporting student success.
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