Wildcat Pantry
Pack the Pantry starts January 12th!
Donate
Pack the Pantry is a food and essentials drive that takes place over the first 3 weeks in January during WINTER quarter.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I donate items that are expired or open?
No, we do not accept open or expired items.
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Does it matter where I donate?
No, you can drop off at any location. CWU staff have a participate in a friendly divisional competition to see who can raise the most. If you are a CWU staff member and wish to help your division choose a donation box listed under you division.
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When can I donate?
Pack the Pantry is the whole month of January. Donations are accepted year around though at the Wildcat Pantry in Brooks Library 153B.
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Can I donate outside of the theme?
Yes! We have theme weeks to help come up with donation ideas. You do not have to stick to this though.
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How do you count donations?
We count donations and use a conversion rate of $2.97/ lb. The friendly competition between divisions is based off of weight and monetary donations using this conversion rate.
This year we are utilizing a point system based on need.
1lb. of food = 2 pts.
1lb. of beverages/Hygiene Products = 1 pt.
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