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Donation Drive: April 24 - May 1

Resident Education and Development will be collecting donations for the Bearcat Pantry while students are moving out. As students clean out their living spaces, they are encouraged to donate items near the front desk of their residence hall. 

The following donations will be accepted: 

Food Items (Must be unopened, not expired): 

• Healthy Snacks: Protein bars, granola bars, nuts, etc. 
• Cooking Supplies: Spices, salt, cooking oils, etc. 
• Canned Foods: Please no green beans, corn, sloppy joes or potatoes. Thanks to many generous donations, we have a very large supply of these items and do not have capacity for more.
• Boxed Foods: Macaroni and cheese, mixes, etc. 
• Pantry Staples: Pasta, rice, oatmeal, etc. 

Hygiene Items (Must be unopened/unused):

• Shower Items: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, razors.
• Deodorants.
• Dental hygiene: toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash.

Household Goods:

• Laundry: Detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, pods.
• Kitchen: Plates, bowls, cups, cutlery/silverware, small pans/pots, coffee makers, small utensils like serving spoons and tongs, measuring cups.
• Cleaning: Trash bags, cleaning supplies, disinfecting wipes, dish soap, sponges, brooms.
• General: Toilet paper, paper towels.
• School Supplies: Pens, notebooks, staplers, etc.
• Other items: Lamps, storage bins, light bulbs, batteries, small tools like screwdrivers.

For more information on moving out of the residence halls, please see our post Preparing for UC Residence Hall Move-Out.