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We appreciate every item that is donated to the pantry. Here are items that are in demand.

  • Any items from our normal inventory list
  • Toiletries and personal hygiene items (individually packaged)
  • Snacks (granola bars, fruits cups, trail mixes, etc.)
  • Ready-to-eat meals that do not require refrigeration
  • New or gently used reusable bags
  • Menstrual products
  • Parenting Products (formula, diapers, diaper wipes, etc.)
  • Can openers

Below is our normal inventory list, or download a PDF of items

Proteins

  • Peanut butter
  • Canned chicken
  • Canned tuna or tuna pouches
  • Canned beans

Fruits

  • Applesauce
  • Mandarin oranges
  • Peaches
  • Pineapple

Vegetables

  • Tomatoes
  • Sweet peas
  • Corn
  • Green beans

Grains

  • Cereal
  • Gluten-free cereal
  • Pasta
  • Gluten-free pasta
  • Mac and cheese
  • Gluten-free mac and cheese
  • Tortillas
  • Gluten-free tortillas
  • White rice
  • Brown rice
  • Quinoa
  • Oatmeal packets

Soups and Sauces

  • Lentil soup
  • Tomato soup
  • Chicken noodle soup
  • Tomato paste
  • Pasta sauce

Baking and Cooking

  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic
  • Paprika
  • Cumin
  • Cinnamon
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder

Snack Bar

  • Granola bars
  • Fruit snacks
  • Chips
  • And many more!

Toiletries (individually packaged)

  • Tissues
  • Toilet paper
  • Paper towels
  • Tooth Picks
  • Menstrual products
  • Sexual health products

Other

  • Diapers
  • School supplies are based on donations
  • Household items are based on donations
  • Personal hygiene items are based on donations
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Contact Us

  • 106 Community Engagement Center (CEC)
  • Phone: 402.554.5978
  • Email: unomavfoodpantry@unomaha.edu

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Maverick Food Pantry

  • Maverick Food Pantry
  • 106 Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center
  • 402.554.5978
  • unomavfoodpantry@unomaha.edu
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