University of North Texas 
UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger
The UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger is one of the best ways to serve our students
experiencing food insecurity. We opened our doors in January 2015 in a small closet
in the Union. We have moved four times since our early beginnings, growing and developing
new ways to meet the needs of our students experiencing food insecurity. It is our
privilege to serve our students!
We're moving!
We’re excited to share that the Food Pantry presented by Kroger is moving to a larger home on the UNT campus!
Beginning July 20, the Diamond Eagle Student Resource Center will temporarily close as we relocate from Crumley Hall to 621 S. Welch St., the former Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life.
The Community Garden remains open in its current location behind Crumley Hall.
This move is all about creating a better student experience! Our new location offers more room, more shelving, and more storage, allowing us to expand our offerings and provide even more support to the UNT community.
What you need to know:
- New location: 621 S Welch St, the former Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Temporary Closure: The pantry will be closed July 20 – Aug 1 while we relocate
- Anticipated reopen date: Monday, August 3
- Student Benefit: DESRC reopens with more space, more shelving and more storage, allowing us to better serve students.
- Alternative Resources: During the relocation, students can find alternative food resources at the links below:
- Off-campus resources page and SNAP & Community Resources page
- Denton food resources listed on the Dean of Students website
- Additional local resources on the Tarrant Area Food Bank website
- State/nationwide resources, search the Feeding America Find Your Local Food Bank database
We're working hard to make the transition as smooth as possible and can't wait to welcome you to our new space. Thank you for your patience and support during the move. We’re excited for this next chapter and look forward to serving even more students in our new home!
WHY FOOD PANTRY?
For many students, college isn’t just endless meal plans, late-night study sessions, and newfound freedom. Over 30% of college students are food insecure, 56% of food-insecure students are working, 75% of food-insecure students receive financial aid through their institutions, and 43% have a meal plan (College & University Food Bank Alliance). Indeed, food insecurity cuts across all demographic statuses, enrollment levels, and geographic locations. These stressors affect student success, impact learning, grades, and time to earn degrees. By addressing food insecurity, we also address educational needs.
The food pantry helps students bridge the expense gap for food and increases access to healthy and nutritious meals through weekly visits of our pantry. We also provide resources related to food sovereignty, helping students take control of their nutrition journey.
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Our Impact
44,583 visits since opening in 2015. 17,874 visits in 2023-2024 academic year
Want to partner with us?
The UNT Food Pantry Presented by Kroger is always looking to partner with student organizations, athletic teams, departments and Divisions on campus, professional organizations, etc. For more information on what a partnership looks like with the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger looks like, please email us at desresources@unt.edu.