Auburn Campus and Community Resources
Auburn University offers free food resources to help students experiencing food shortage. Find contact information for Auburn campus and community resources.
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Campus Food Pantry is still operational during the time that classes are offered online.
New Users:
If you have never used the Campus Food Pantry, you must contact auburncares@auburn.edu first.
Current Users:
You can complete your Food Preference Form online at www.aub.ie/foodform. Please note that all requests will be filled based on availability, so you may not receive everything on your request form. All forms completed by Wednesday at 12:00pm (noon) will be available for pick-up on Thursday from 9:00am-10:00am on the concourse between the Student Center and Haley Center. Additionally, please be mindful that you MUST turn in an empty bag in order to receive your bag for the week (i.e., return a previous bag when you pick up a new bag).
We will operate on this format for the entirety of the period that classes are online (March 16-April 10). If you are unable to pick up during the aforementioned time due to class or work, please e-mailauburncares@auburn.edu and we can attempt to make other arrangements.
Campus Food Resources
Campus Food Pantry
The Campus Food Pantry started to assist members of the student body who experience food needs by providing free non-perishable foods and toiletry items. An unmarked bag is filled according to what is in stock in the Campus Food Pantry. Students are able to access the Campus Food Pantry once a week.
Contact AU Cares for more information
Campus Food Pantry Website
Feed the Family Fund
The Feed the Family Fund is a need-based meal assistance program that provides funding in dining dollars to a student’s Tiger Card. Recipients use the funds at campus dining venues only. Applications are open annually from February 1-28.
Contact AU Cares for more information
Feed the Family Website
The Campus Kitchens Project – Auburn Family Meals
The Campus Kitchens Project is a student-run food recovery network. Campus Kitchens packages and distributes free, fresh meals from the recovered food. Auburn Family Meals are sit-down or take-home meals for students and are available every Friday in the basement of Toomer Hall from 11:30am- 1pm, and 4-5:15 pm.
Contact The Campus Kitchens Project Auburn
The Campus Kitchens Project Website
Share Meals
The Share Meals App connects students to free food events on campus. The app is available on Apple and Android devices.
The Little Food Library
The Little Food Library provides students quick access to non-perishable foods in a convenient location: The parking deck entrance of RBD Library.
Contact The Little Food Library
Community Food Resources
Community Market
The Community Market provides pantry staples, perishable goods, frozen foods, fresh produce, cleaning products and personal care items for Lee County residents.
Call (334) 749-8844 to make an appointment before your first visit. 3810-C Pepperell Parkway
Opelika, Alabama 36801
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP ( formerly known as Food Stamps) provides monthly benefits to eligible students to buy food.
Call (334) 737-7778 to reach the Lee County SNAP office.Visit https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1578 for eligibility and application information.
Food Bank of East Alabama
The Food Bank of East Alabama serves as a resource for Lee County grocery assistance, clothing, public transit, emergency housing, medical and rent/utility assistance.
For local resources contact Cindy Luangkhot
