About the Pantry
The university is pleased to
offer this resource to our students. Our
pantry was established in Spring 2019 and is managed by the Center for Student
Success under the direction of the Dean of Students Office. The Colonial Cupboard is located on the 2nd
floor of the Nicholson Center. The
pantry is designed to meet the immediate food needs for all of our currently
registered students. All undergraduate
and graduate students are welcome to use the pantry as we know that food
insecurity can impact the ability of our students to achieve their academic,
professional, and personal goals.
Robert Morris University and
the Colonial Cupboard are members of the College and University Food Bank
Alliance. For more information about the
pantry, please contact the Center for Student Success at 412-397-6814 or center4success@rmu.edu.
Given COVID-19 restrictions, the Colonial Cupboard is open on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Masks are required to be worn on campus and while visiting the Cupboard.
What to Expect
Students are welcome to visit
the Center for Student Success during normal business hours to access the
Colonial Cupboard. Students interested
in utilizing the pantry for the first time will be asked to complete an on-line
registration form located at rmu.edu/Revolution. The registration form helps us understand the
needs of our students as well as to connect them with additional
resources. Our goal is to have a
process in place that is quick, easy, and private.
Students will swipe their
Freedom Card each time they visit the pantry.
We provide recyclable bags for students to use for their items, and
students are invited to take what he/she may need.
How to Donate
The pantry welcomes donations
of non-perishable food items.
Arrangements can be made to accommodate limited donations of perishable
items, fresh fruits and vegetables. The
pantry can accommodate items that must be refrigerated or frozen.
Favorite items include:
Soups
Spaghetti sauce
Peanut butter and
Jelly
Canned vegetables
and fruit cups
Packaged items
such as instant potatoes, rice, pasta, and macaroni and cheese
Juice and other
bottled beverages
Breakfast items
(cereal, pancake mix, syrup, pop tarts and muffins
Snack items such
as salsa, chips, microwave popcorn, cookies, and granola bars
We also have a section of the
pantry for basic necessities and personal care items. Soap, toilet paper, tissues, toothpaste,
feminine hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and laundry soap are much
appreciated by our students.
Individuals or organizations
wishing to organize a drive or make a monetary donation should contact the Center
for Student Success directly at 412-397-6814 or center4success@rmu.edu
Additional Community Resources
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org/get-help/
Allegheny County 211: http://pa211sw.org/
RMU Student Emergency Fund: 412-397-6483
