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Donate to The Pantry

In the 2024 Student Needs Survey administered by The Hope Center of Temple University, 39% of Southeast students indicated they have low or very low food security. We appreciate food and monetary donations to keep The Pantry operations going as we are funded solely on grants, fundraising and donations.

Monetary Donations: You can give to Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation and note that you would like your donation to be directed to The Pantry.

Gift Cards: If you would like to purchase a gift card so we can purchase items on sale at local grocery stores, please contact Tracy Rahim at tracy.rahim@southeastmn.edu to drop off. We typically shop at Hyvee (Winona), Family Fare (Red Wing), Aldi, and Walmart.

Food Donations: There are donation barrels located at each campus pantry where you can drop off food donations. Please ensure that items are not expired, containers are not opened, and cans are not dented or bulging. Due to USDA regulations, we are not able to accept donations of eggs from a home/farm flock, meat, fish, dairy products or items that have not been prepared or processed in a commercial facility. If you would like to donate home-grown produce, please contact Tracy Rahim at tracy.rahim@southeastmn.edu  to discuss.

Popular Pantry Items:

• Easy-to-make boxed, bagged or canned meals
• Sauces, condiments and seasonings (i.e., pasta sauce, salsa, seasoning packets/jars)
• Canned protein (i.e., beans, tuna, chicken, etc.)
• Canned fruit
• Pasta of various types
• Protein beverages/shakes
• Peanut butter and jelly
• Healthy snacks
• Cereal and quick breakfast items