Mission
The purpose of the UM Food Pantry is to support University of Montana students facing food insecurity. Donations can be made to support our work online at the bottom of this page or by clicking our logo below. In Kind donations are accepted whenever the University Center is open at the Food Pantry door or in the ASUM Front Office - UC 104.
Spring Semester hours will begin January 16th!
Monday 10:30am - 3:00pm
Monday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 3:00pm
Thursday 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm
NEW! For students in need of affordable/low-cost grocery shopping and cooking tips please visit both the Hungry Student Cookbook and our Student Meal plans resources by clicking each of the images below!
Partners and Can the Cats
Now a program under the umbrella of ASUM Bear Necessities, the UM Food Pantry first opened its doors in February of 2019 in response to findings from a student-led Committee on Basic Needs Insecurity. The UM Food Pantry works with ASUM and other student-led groups on campus to provide services, education, and outreach. The UM Food Pantry also partners with Missoula Food Bank & Community Center, Montana Food Bank Network, Missoula Chamber of Commerce, the University Center, and others in the community to organize food & donation drives, events, and fundraising campaigns.
Every year in November, UM Food Pantry collaborates with the Missoula Food Bank to host two weeks’ worth of events called Can the Cats. Please keep an eye out below for events you can participate in.
We're excited to be partnering with Big Sky Box Portable Storage for the first time during Can the Cats 2023. 
Events
Hours of Operation and Locations
The main food pantry is located on the southwest side of the first floor of the University Center, down the hallway adjacent to ASUM.
The Grab N Go shelf outside the pantry is accessible at all time the University Center is open.
Grizzly Cupboards - Self Serve Locations
- Missoula College River Level Student Success Center
- TRIO Student Support Services
- AISS Student Lounge
- H & S Building
- UM School of Law Student Lounge
Services
- Free food assistance to UM students, staff, faculty & community members
- Free personal care products
- Volunteer opportunities
Interested in applying for SNAP? Reach out to us today at kat.cowley@mso.umt.edu!
Donations
The Food Pantry accepts non-perishable donations at any time in the drop box located at their main office in the UC (see above for location). In addition to food items, toiletries & other personal care products are always welcomed, including (but not limited to) toilet paper, soap, oral care products, period products, household cleaning products, and can-openers.
Monetary donations are much needed as well. Such donations help fund the operation as well as purchase food and products that are not being collected. You can donate by setting up a payroll deduction through the Foundation, or donating online below. For information on either, please contact the UM Food Pantry.
Show some love to a Griz and donate!
Contact
For more information, contact at umpantry@mso.umt.edu or call (406) 243-5125.