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Who does the Maverick Food Pantry serve? Who is eligible to use the Maverick Food Pantry?

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

When is the Maverick Food Pantry open? Do I need to make an appointment to pick up my order?

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.

What information is collected from users?

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

What is in each food package? How often can I order?

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, white rice)
  • Choice of soups & sauces (chicken noodle soup, lentil soup, marinara/pasta sauce, tomato soup)

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, salt, vegetable oil)
  • Toiletries (toilet paper and paper towels are always stocked)
  • 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)

Are there any other items offered?

Yes! In partnership with the Women and Gender Equity Center (WGEC), free menstrual products are offered to any UNO student. Free products include pads, tampons, menstrual cups, reusable pads, and pregnancy tests. The WGEC also provides

In partnership with the First Generation Student Agency, UNO students can pick up free school supplies including pencils, pens, notebooks, bags, highlighters, and pencil cases.

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.

I am a parent/have dependents and need more than ten food items per food package. What do I do?

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.

How do I pick up my food package(s)?

The Maverick Food Pantry offers three ways to receive your food package:

  1. 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 through the door.
  2. Pick up at Mammel Hall on Scott Campus.
  3. Pick up at UNMC's Student Life Center, Suite 2031 (order before Wednesday morning to pick up on Thursdays).
  4. 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.

Where is the Maverick Food Pantry located?

The Maverick Food Pantry office is located in the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, room 106.

Maverick Food Pantry door number, 106

We are located in the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, Room 106!

Contact Us

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

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