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Support and Donate

From Fall 2022 to Spring 2023, the Campus Cupboard had 1,590 visit from 380+ unique students through online "Zips Care Packages" orders and walk-in hours visits at the pantry located in Simmons Hall. This amounts to over 3,000 pounds in items or more than 36,700 food and hygiene products distributed to ¹ú²úÂ×Àí students. With your support, a donation of $30 provides one student with a five-day supply of emergency food.

Items Needed Now
  • canned fruit
  • cereal
  • microwaveable meals
  • gluten-free items
  • vegetarian items
  • pasta
  • deodorant
  • boxed quick to make rice or grain mixes
  • canned soups (including vegetarian)
  • dish soap
  • toothpaste
  • shampoo and conditioners
  • can openers
  • menstruation pads w/ wings

Drop Off @ Simmons Hall

Drop off donations to ZipAssist, located on the first floor of Simmons Hall via lobby front desk.

  • Simmons Hall Address: 277 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron, OH 44325
  • Temporary Drop Off Parking: located behind Simmons Hall off S. Forge Street at 100-172 S Forge St, Akron, OH 44308
  • Have a lot of items? Give us a heads up call at 330-972-7272 so we can assist with a cart or email us to schedule a drop off time at cupboard@uakron.edu.

Shop on Amazon

You can also purchase food for the pantry through Amazon, using .

  • Select items that you wish to purchase and sponsor for the Cupboard.
  • Ensure the items are send to:
    The University of Akron – ZipAssist
    277 E. Buchtel Ave.
    Akron, OH 44325-6222
  • It’s not required but we encourage donors to include a note with your name and email so that we can thank you.

Monetary Support

To make a monetary donation to the Campus Cupboard, and select "ZipAssist Campus Cupboard" from the drop down menu. ¹ú²úÂ×Àí employees can also give through Payroll Deduction.

Donation Guidelines

  • All items must have labels
  • All items must be sealed
  • No homemade goods, including baked goods and home-canned items
  • Expired items will not be accepted
  • February - Black’s History Month: Haircare and Hygiene Products
  • March - Women’s History Month: Menstrual Products
  • May - Mental Health Awareness and National Pet Month: Pet Food/Products
  • June - Pride Month: Colorful and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
  • July - Disability Pride Month: Donate an Item off the Amazon Wishlist
  • September - National Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Food Items
  • November - Donate an Item off the Items Needed Now List 
    • Native American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month
    • November 13th - 19th, 2023 - Hunger & Homelessness week 
  • Small items only accepted during April/May
  • Large items only accepted during specific times in May
  • Accepted all year round.
  • Professional clothes & winter gear only.
    • examples: shirt/blouse, skirt, pant, tie, suit blazer, suit set, cardigan, belt, etc.
    • examples: coat, gloves, scarf, winter hat, etc.
  • Items must be free from rips, tears, missing buttons and stains.
  • Items must be freshly washed/dry cleaned.
  • We do not accept shoes, socks and undergarments.
  • Hangers welcome.
  • Books can be donated directly to the Free Little Library.
  • For large book donations, see Drop Off @ Simmons Hall.

Does your organization want to arrange a donation drive to benefit the Campus Cupboard?

  • Email us at cupboard@uakron.edu to let us know. 
  • We are also happy to help arrange a drop off time, have carts available, take photos with your donations or arrange a special volunteer event for your organization.
    • Special volunteer events are customized to the need/desires of your group. Can include counting and processing donated items and learning more about our programs and your organization's impact!