Louie’s Cupboard

Helping the Northern Arizona University community

We are students helping students and staff by providing nonperishable food and resources. See how we’re making an impact.

Louie’s Cupboard—a food pantry for NAU

Many students struggle with the expenses of college. Some struggle to afford books or rent, but many college students face limited financial resources to buy groceries or a meal plan. There has been a growing trend of college students throughout the nation of not being able to afford something as simple as food, in exchange for financing their education. Although it is wonderful being a Lumber Jack or Jill, in comparison to living in Tucson or Phoenix, students attending school in Flagstaff face a higher cost of living.

The concept of a campus food pantry—Louie’s Cupboard—started with a class project geared towards social movements. With support from First-Generation Programs and Campus Dining, Louie’s Cupboard became a reality.

Each year, we serve hundreds of students, staff and faculty through biweekly food distributions. We provide nonperishable canned and boxed goods, including vegetables, fruit, meat, beans, pasta, grains and more.

Spring 2020 Distribution Dates (walk-ins are always welcome at the Office Of the Dean of Students University Union, Room 104 Monday-Friday from 8 to 5)

All distributions will take place from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. on the designated dates in the University Union, Room 212. Free Parking is available after 4:30 pm on Fridays in the parking lot (P16) across from Cline Library. Students Will Need their  Northern Arizona University Student ID

• January 24th
• February 7th
• February 21st
• March 6th
• March 27th
• April 10th
• April 24th

For more information regarding Louie’s Cupboard or to obtain a food box on non-distribution dates, please contact Louie’s Cupboard. To request to receive a food box during our distribution, please complete the request form located at the top of this page.

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