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WIU Food Pantry Announces Fall 2019 Hours

September 13, 2019

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MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois University Food Pantry has announced expanded hours for students, faculty and staff to access free, non-perishable food items this weekend.

The pantry will be open from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.

During the Fall 2019 semester, the pantry is open from noon-5 p.m. on Thursdays and from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturdays, except during home football games, when the hours change to 9-11 a.m. on Saturdays.

The WIU Food Pantry is located in the former ticket booth near Q-Lot, adjoining Hanson Field. Food is available to all individuals with a valid WIU identification card, regardless of income.
 
Students who volunteer as part of the WIU Food Pantry organization are provided the opportunity to practice knowledge and skills they learn in class, acquire volunteer hours, participate in service learning, and build their resume. All WIU students are welcome to join.
 
Monetary and food donations are accepted. If donating food, check the expiration date to ensure it is safe for consumption. Each dollar donated will provide five meals to those in need.
 
To contact the pantry, email wiufoodpantry@wiu.edu.

Monetary donations can be mailed to Emily Shupe c/o WIU Food Pantry at 140 Knobaluch Hall, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455.

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