Paw's Pantry Support Fund

IU Indianapolis Division of Student Affairs

In order for students to thrive in the classroom, they need security in knowing where their next meal will come from—and Paws’ Pantry provides some of that relief. The pantry distributes food, household, and personal hygiene products to thousands of members of the IU Indianapolis community each year. Our mission is to reduce food insecurity on campus and ensure no Jaguar goes hungry—and each donation helps us accomplish this goal.

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IU Indianapolis Division of Student Affairs

In order for students to thrive in the classroom, they need security in knowing where their next meal will come from—and Paws’ Pantry provides some of that relief. The pantry distributes food, household, and personal hygiene products to thousands of members of the IU Indianapolis community each year. Our mission is to reduce food insecurity on campus and ensure no Jaguar goes hungry—and each donation helps us accomplish this goal.

Additional Info

Two volunteers pose in the pantry with a Jaws plushie.

Paws’ Pantry was established in 2013 by IU Indianapolis students who saw a need and wanted to help. Since the pantry’s opening, thousands of students, faculty, and staff have been able to meet their basic needs, and our community continues to take steps forward to ensuring no Jaguar goes hungry. We recently distributed more than 38,000 items from the pantry over the course of a year.

Paws’ Pantry relies heavily on donations—both monetary and in-kind—and volunteers to operate. When we say every dollar matters, we mean it. Every cent goes to ensuring we can supply the pantry with enough food, household, and hygiene products to meet our community’s needs. In a recent survey, we learned that one in five IU Indianapolis freshmen are considered food insecure, and 43.3 percent of students reported experiencing low or very low levels of food security in the past 30 days. This tells us there’s still work to be done.

A $25 donation can buy:

  • 100 packages of Ramen cups
  • 25 boxes of mac and cheese (50+ servings)
  • 8 boxes of General Mills cereal (about 360 servings)

And these are only a few examples of how a little can go a long way. Because of donors like you, we can continue to keep our shelves full, doors open, and community served.

Paws’ Pantry is overseen by staff and students within the Office of Student Advocacy and Support at IU Indianapolis. This office was established in 2016 in order to further advocate for and support students’ needs. In 2018, Paws’ Pantry moved to its current location in the IU Indianapolis Campus Center, which offers a larger space and an enhanced shopping experience, further reducing the stigma of food pantries on college campuses.

Your giving matters

My family and I would like to thank Paws' Pantry for your generosity. Honestly, words can't express how we feel. We will always remember your kind support.

Anonymous student and patron of Paws' Pantry

Important Disclosures

Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.

In July 2024, IUPUI became Indiana University Indianapolis and is no longer affiliated with Purdue University. The IU Foundation is in the process of updating all fund titles and fund descriptions to reflect this change. Effective July 2024, even though IUPUI may be mentioned on this page, gifts to this fund will be administered by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Indiana University Indianapolis.