Maverick Food Pantry

Requests

A selection of healthy, organic, and culturally sensitive food items are available for currently enrolled students at UNO, UNMC, and CSM, Avenue Scholars students, and currently employed faculty and staff members at UNO to choose from by completing a request form.

Requests for food packages can be submitted through the online form twice per week. Each package contains approximately two days worth of non-perishable items and personal hygiene products. A list of items that are currently offered in the Maverick Food Pantry can be found here.

Pick Up Options

Requests will be approved and filled on the morning of the next business day.

• Requests submitted by Tuesday at 5 p.m. can be delivered to the Student Life Center (suite 2031) on UNMC's Omaha campus and will be available for pick up on Thursday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Students will be emailed when their order is ready.
• Otherwise, packages will be available for pick up from the University of Nebraska Omaha's Community Engagement Center, Room 130 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 402.554.4083 if you need curbside pickup.

Donations

To meet the growing demand, the Maverick Food Pantry is now accepting non-perishable food items and individually packaged toilet paper and paper towels.

Items can be donated to the food pantry by scheduling an appointment. Please email unomavfoodpantry@unomaha.edu. Your donation is tax deductible. Donations can be dropped off at 130 Community Engagement Center (CEC).

Monetary donations and gift cards will be used to purchase currently needed items. Gift cards can be purchased for Aldi, Bakers, Hy-Vee, Costco, Walmart, or Visa. Thank you for your help and support.

Current Donation Needs Include:

• Individually Packaged Toilet Paper
• Individually Packaged Paper Towels
• Pasta & Sauce
• Peanut Butter
• Soups
• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Fruits
• Gluten-Free and Vegan Options