Maverick Food Pantry's Frequently Asked Questions
The Maverick Food Pantry serves a multitude of people in the Omaha Metro area including:
- Currently enrolled students at UNO
- UNO staff
- UNO faculty
- Currently enrolled students at UNMC
- Currently enrolled students at College of Saint Mary living off-campus
- Students involved in Avenue Scholars
If you fit into one of the categories in the list above, you are eligible to use the pantry. There is no process to apply or register; users fill out the same form each time they order.
Complete the Maverick Food Pantry form
Please see our hours of operation located above on this page. If you are unable to pick up between those times, an appointment or accommodation will have to be set up by emailing us at unomavfoodpantry@unomaha.edu.
The Maverick Food Pantry collects:
- initials and birthdates - to identify bags to the correct user
- emails - to communicate with users when their order is ready for pick up
- demographic data - to analyze data and find where our gaps in service are
Each food package contains at least ten food items (listed below). You can order twice per week. If two orders are needed, requests can be made at the same time and can be picked up at the same time. Orders that are not picked up within five business days are unpacked.
- Choice of protein (chicken, tuna, or peanut butter)
- Choice of canned beans (black, garbanzo, kidney, or pinto beans)
- Choice of fruits (applesauce, cinnamon applesauce, mandarin oranges, peach slices, or pineapple chunks)
- Choice of canned vegetables (corn, green beans, sweet peas, tomatoes)
- Choice of grains (cereal, gluten-free cereal, mac & cheese, gluten-free mac & cheese, oatmeal packets, pasta, gluten-free pasta, tortillas, quinoa, and rice)
- Choice of soups & sauces (chicken noodle soup, lentil soup, marinara/pasta sauce, tomato soup, and tomato paste)
Additional items not included in the ten food items include:
- Choice of baking & cooking products (baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt)
- Toiletries (toilet paper and paper towels are stocked as much as possible)
- Personal Hygiene Items (menstruation hygiene items, sexual and reproductive health products, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, body wash, shampoo & conditioner, hand sanitizer, etc. based on donations)
Yes!
In partnership with the Nebraska Diaper Bank, free diapers are provided to all pantry guests. This includes sizes newborn to 3T-4T and can be picked up once per month.
We have also received "Newborn Starter Bags" from Christ Child Society that has lots of essentials if you or your family is expecting. Just let us know if you want one!
We also have a rotating supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, meats/alternatives, and quick bites from leftover SODEXO catering events. Feel free to come in and check what we have for the day!
Our demographic questions include household size. If you choose "Single Parent/Married with children/dependents," you are asked if you would like to receive more food items and will be asked additional questions including the number of children/dependents in the household, how many more food items would be most helpful, age of children/dependents, and any food allergies.
The Maverick Food Pantry offers three ways to receive your food package:
- Pick up in the CEC (room 106) There is a laminated form to fill out upon arrival and our team will give your bags to you in the pantry.
- Pick up at UNMC's Student Life Center, Suite 2031 (you will be emailed when you package is ready for pickup)
- Curbside pickup - you must be in Lot E for this option. Tell the parking lot attendant you are here for a Maverick Food Pantry pick-up. Call 402.554.5978 upon arrival and our team will bring out your package(s) to your car.
The Maverick Food Pantry office is located in the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, room 106.