The University of Mississippi

Grove Grocery: The UM Food Pantry

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Financial Contributions

Financial contributions allow us to continue stocking the Food Pantry with nutritious food and other essential items for Ole Miss students and staff.

We have provided over 15,000 meals for the past two academic years. Without our generous donors, we would not be able to do such incredible work for the community.

Online Contributions

If you would like to make a financial contribution online, please visit umfoundation.com/foodbank.

Contributions by Check

If you would like to make a financial contribution by check, please make checks payable to the University of Mississippi Foundation and mail to 406 University Ave., Oxford, MS 38655. Please write “Food Pantry” on the memo line.

Other Contributions

If you would like to make a contribution by cash or card, please email Grovegrocery@go.olemiss.edu.

Meal Swipes

Grove Grocery has partnered with Ole Miss Dining and Aramark to allow students, faculty, and staff with extra meal swipes to donate them to those in need. Click here to learn more.

Physical Donations

Physical donations may be left in the donation bins outside the Food Pantry (Room 213, Kinard Hall, 207 Rebel Dr) at any time. If you would like to make a large donation; or to donate frozen food, refrigerated food, or bread, please email grovegrocery@go.olemiss.edu in advance to coordinate a drop-off time.

While we are grateful for all donations, we especially appreciate items that are individually wrapped within the packaging so that we can distribute them to as many people as possible. For example, Tide Pods work better than powdered laundry detergent, and oatmeal packets work better than a large can of oatmeal.

If you would like to donate, please read through our list of most-needed items, sorted by category.

Food

  • Baking items (flour, sugar, baking powder, canola oil, cooking spray, baking mix, etc.)
  • Cans meat/fish
  • Cans of beans
  • Cans/jars of fruit
  • Cans of vegetables (we have plenty of green beans and corn!)
  • Dry pasta
  • Dry rice
  • Bread
  • Cans of soup or pasta (such as Spaghetti O’s)
  • Condiments, sauces, spices, and seasoning (pasta sauce, salsa, peanut butter, Italian seasoning, salt/pepper, etc.)
  • Cereal/oatmeal
  • Shelf-stable snacks (granola bars, microwave popcorn, crackers, nuts, etc.)
  • Frozen dinners, meat, vegetables, and fruit
  • Brown paper grocery bags
  • Bottled water
  • Unrefrigerated juice

COVID-19 Relief Items

  • Cloth and disposable face masks
  • Hand sanitizer

Cleaning Supplies

  • Laundry detergent (detergent pods, such as Tide Pods, work best)
  • Dish soap
  • Dish detergent (detergent tablets, such as Finish tablets, work best)
  • Sponges
  • Multi purpose cleaner
  • Lysol wipes
  • Paper towels (individually wrapped)
  • Toilet paper (individually wrapped)

Hygiene Products

  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
  • Shower gel
  • Bar soap
  • Lotion
  • Shaving cream
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Tampons
  • Pads/liners 

Find us on the map! Our building is located right up the street from Residence Halls 2&3.