Our Impact


It's more than a food pantry. The Wildcat Pantry is a hub for basic needs resources and advocacy at CWU. Together with our community and campus partners we are working to redefine what basic needs means for all Wildcat's.

Quick Facts

This the 2021 - 2022 academic year..

  • 300% increase in number of visits
  • 300% increase in number of items distributed
  • 100 wildcats received Wildcat Pantry & Basic Need Advocacy Training
  • Over 16,000 servings of food recovered from CWU Dining

Power in Stories

The experiences we share creates community, empowers others, and leads movements. It provides a safe haven to feel understood and unapologetic in the things we all desire and are deserving of.

Completing this form is an act of self-love and community care. It is a way to exercise agency and discover power in who you are and your aspirations. Not only yours, but the aspirations and values of this campus.

Note: Information from this form will be used as an advocacy tool to raise awareness and increase funding/resources. Stories may be posted onto our social media pages, newsletters, website, and/or displayed at related events. You can withdraw from sharing your story at anytime by contacting the Wildcat Pantry Coordinator.

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