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 we 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@kent.edu
330-244-5041