Food Security

Resources are available on campus and throughout the community for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ (CWI) students and employees who may be experiencing food insecurity.

Campus Food & Hygiene Pantries

Six food and hygiene pantries are located throughout our campuses, where students and employees experiencing food insecurity are welcome to access food to get them through the day.


  • main floor, across from room 122 on the opposite side of the stairs

  • main floor, down the hall next to the bookstore

  • main floor, around the corner from the library

  • main floor, outside of room 106

  • inside the student lounge in room 1122

  • in the hallway near office 1117

Pantry Donations

Campus food and hygiene pantries are stocked by donations. Your support is greatly appreciated! 

Monetary Donations

10124 Food Items

Healthy, grab-and-go lunch and snacks items students can eat while on campus are our biggest need and may include: 

  • Instant soups (ramen, mac-n-cheese or other instant meals).
  • Pull-top cans or pouches of tuna, chicken, other meats.
  • Pull-top canned soups, chili, ravioli Individual-sized applesauce or fruit cups and pouches.
  • Granola bars and similar snack items.
  • Small jars of peanut butter.
  • Individual size bags of jerky, crackers, trail mix, nuts, and dried fruit.
  • Instant oatmeal.
  • Individual-sized juices and milk boxes that do not require refrigeration.

Please avoid canned vegetables, pastas, sauces, rices, and single ingredients for a meal as these items do not move as quickly through our pantries. 

10124 Hygiene Items
  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Soap and body wash
  • Deodorant
  • Razors and shaving cream
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Hairbrushes and combs
10124 Miscellaneous Items
  • Plastic silverware (no knives please)
  • Paper bowls (no Styrofoam)
  • Napkins

Local Food Pantries

LocatedÌýthroughout the Treasure Valley, the following food pantries provide free food to those in need at no cost. Use the downloadable lists belowÌýor useÌýtheÌýÌýto find a pantry close to you.

Food Assistance Programs

For food assistance through state food assistance programs:

  •  provides school-aged children with free and reduced-price meals during the school year.
  •  provides children under the age of 5, infants, and pregnant or nursing women with specific foods to improve nutrition.
  •  is similar to the Free and Reduced Meals during the school year.
  • provides assistance to low-income families to buy food needed in order to stay healthy.

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Questions?

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