Flash's Food Pantry
We understand that you need a helping hand during hard times. Flash’s Food Pantry is open to any Kent State University at Stark student, faculty or staff member.
Brown paper bags are available to transport items and those in need can take up to 12 items per visit, per person. The pantry is confidential and does not ask for personal information.
Location:
Campus Center
Lower Level
Fall & Spring Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours:
Tuesday & Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Flash's Food Pantry receives fresh produce from Flash's Food Garden at Kent State Stark.
Please help us feed those in need.
Flash’s Food Pantry relies on the generosity of its supporters to help fight hunger on campus. Monetary donations are accepted in the Academic Success Center or at the donation box in the Emporium Grille. Non-perishable food can be donated in the collection boxes located across campus. Flash’s Food Pantry works with Interfaith Campus Ministry and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank to directly purchase food at a discounted rate. This helps to maximize dollars raised for the pantry.
Top 10 Donation Wish List:
- Boxed cereal
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.)
- Rice
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Bar and liquid soap
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Baby diapers and formula
Become a "Pillar" of the Pantry
Flash's Food Pantry needs individuals (faculty, staff and/or students) to sponsor at least one staple product offered in the Pantry (see list below). As they shop, these individuals or "Pillars" of the Pantry should pick up their sponsored item(s) and donate it/them to the Pantry. This will greatly offset ongoing costs for popular items they cannot keep on the shelves.
We need Pillars for:
- Gallon of milk (1%, 2%, whole)
- Toilet paper
- Baby wipes
- Peanut butter
- Applesauce (1 container)
- Pasta (1 box)
- Pasta sauce
- Granola bars (1 box)
- Butter (1 container or 1 box of sticks)
- Baby food in jars or pouches
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
To become a Pillar of the Pantry, contact:
Ashley Brightbill
abright6 [at] kent.edu
330-244-5041
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Contact Flash's Food Pantry
For more information on Flash’s Food Pantry, or to donate funds, nonperishable food items or personal hygiene products, contact Kent State Stark’s Undergraduate Student Government at KSUStarkUSG [at] kent.edu, or Ashley Brightbill at 330-244-5041 or abright6 [at] kent.edu.