Keeping the Students of UTEP Fed and Nourished

Food insecurity refers to having limited food available, including a reduction in the quality, safety or variety of food or ability to acquire food in a socially acceptable manner.

Some Background

  • Around 1 in 4 college students are struggling with food insecurity.
  • Food insecure students are more likely to have higher stress levels, poor sleep quality, and disordered eating behaviors.
  • Almost twice the risk of GPA dropping below 3.0

FOOD PANTRIES EXIST ON CAMPUS

Even then, only 22% of food insecure students actually use them.

UTEP Programs

UTEP offers a diverse range of programs tailored to meet the needs of their students. Their approach is focused on providing effective and practical solutions for academic and professional success. Discover the possibilities and find the program that's right for you.

MEAL PLANS

Meal plan blocks are used for brunch Monday thru Friday from 10:00am-2:30pmat The Pick 'N' Shovel

FOOD PANTRY

Founded in 2014, the UTEP Food Pantry offers support and assistance to UTEP students who are dealing with food insecurity.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

Basically the Food Pantry on wheels that parks on campus every Monday.

Don't wanna go on campus? Don't have a car?

It's understandable to not want to reach out for help with your fellow students and staff. If that's the case the Kelly Center for Hunger relief is within walking distance and a good option for an off campus food bank.

Location

915 N Florence St El Paso, TX 79902