Leopard Food Pantry
Temple College recognizes that food insecurity is a serious concern and that it can interfere with academic performance and student success. By establishing this resource, we hope to reduce food insecurity for students by ensuring that adequate food is available.
The Leopard Food Pantry also is available to Temple College employees who may be experiencing food insecurity.
There are two Leopard Food Pantry locations - in the Arnold Student Union (ASU) on the Temple campus, and at Temple College - Taylor.
The Leopard Food Pantry is not a grocery store and is not intended to meet all food needs. It is intended to be a supplement for Temple College students and employees. A community food resource list is available at https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now. Students and employees are welcome to visit the pantry daily if needed. We ask that anyone who comes to the pantry follow the guidelines below.
Low Income: If you fall under the low-income threshold.
Government Assistance: If you benefit from programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, WIC, SSI, TANAF, or a reduced lunch program.
Food Need: If you experience unexpected situations such as a natural disaster, medical emergency, or other unplanned expenses that leave you in need of additional food support.
Guidelines
Please bring a recycled shopping bag, box, plastic shopping bag, or similar container to carry food items.- Please have your Temple College ID.
- On the first visit, you will be asked to complete a short intake form. For restocking purposes, you may be asked to complete a short survey about what food items are most needed.
- You may select 15 items during a weekly visit to the Leopard Food Pantry. This is to help ensure we have adequate food for everyone who needs it. Please be patient with staff and volunteers while items are confirmed.
Donations
We accept donations through PayPal to fund much-needed items for the Pantry.
Order items from Amazon and have them delivered directly to the Leopard Food Pantry.
Where to donate items
We are always accepting donations to keep the shelves stocked. Any non-perishable, non-expired food items can be dropped off at the Leopard Food Pantry at the main campus in the ASU or the Taylor campus during hours of operation.
Things you can donate
Single-serving soups- Ramen noodles
- Orange juice
- Any kind of pasta
- Dried fruits & meats, nuts, and seeds
- Bags of rice or beans
- Spaghetti sauce
- Canned meat, vegetables and fruit
- Macaroni and cheese
- Boxed drinks and juices
- Individual packets of oatmeal
- Baby formula
- Baby items (diapers, baby wipes)
- Toiletries (shampoo, soap, deodorant, razors)
- Dental hygiene items (toothbrushes, floss, toothpaste)
- Plastic utensils
- Feminine hygiene products
- Laundry detergent & dryer sheets