Wildcat Pantry

Pack the Pantry starts January 12th!

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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

  • Can I donate items that are expired or open?

    No, we do not accept open or expired items.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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