GPSG Community Pantry

Mission Statement

The GPSG Community Pantry aims to provide graduate and professional students and their families with reliable access to nutritious food, ensuring that they have secure sources of sustenance and can focus on their academic pursuits without worrying about their next meal. Through patron feedback, community input, and the dedication of our volunteers, the Pantry strives to be an inclusive, considerate, and reliable community resource for the Duke University graduate and professional community.

Visit Us

Location: Smith warehouse, Bay 6 South.

Hours of Operation: Every Saturday from 12pm to 2pm.

Keep track of our opening hours and add them to your schedule using our calendar.

Contact Us

Email us at gpsg.communitypantry@duke.edu

Volunteer

Click the button below to sign up for a volunteer shift! The button will take you to a a sign-up spreadsheet. Please refer to the information in the spreadsheet for insight into each shift responsibilities.

Donate

Thank you for your interest in donating to the GPSG Community Food Pantry! If you are interested in doing a food drive or casual collection, please email us at gpsg.communitypantry@duke.edu so we can provide you with our current donations list and guidelines.

We also encourage financial/cash-like donations using the methods below:

How to Donate:

Donate $10 grocery store gift cards for the Pantry to provide to students in need. Email the Director of Community Pantry, Dennis Owusu dennis.owusu@duke.edu for details.
Ship items from our Amazon Wish List directly to the pantry. Our mailing address for shipments is: Duke Community Pantry (Bay 6 South), 114 S Buchanan Blvd, Durham, NC,27701
Bring a monetary donation (cash or check only) to the pantry during our open hours

Currently, donations to the pantry are NOT tax deductible. If you are interested in making a larger donation to the GPSG Community Food Pantry, please email gpsg.communitypantry@duke.edu.

Community Resources

Root Causes' Fresh Produce Program

Where: 902 N Mangum St., Durham, NC
When: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
About: Every Saturday Morning from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Root Causes, in addition to fullfilling deliveries of fresh produce to Durham community members identified as food insecure by their doctor, distributes free food and produce available on a first-come-first-served basis. The program does not collect information about program recipients and prioritizes healthy produce. Visit Root Causes if you are ever in need of free food and/or produce.

Diaper Bank of NC

Where: Triangle Branch
When: Hours depend on location
About: The Diaper Bank of North Carolina's (DBNC) mission is to promote and protect the dignity of each resident by ensuring an adequate supply of diapers, improving access to personal hygiene products and other basic necessities, distributing basic needs through community partners, among other programs.

End Hunger Durham

Where: Durham Locations
When: Hours depend on location
About: End Hunger Durham's Mission is to support food relief agencies, and those in need of food, with reliable information, collaborations, and advocacy aimed at ending hunger and malnutrition.

Urban Ministries of Durham Food Pantry

Where: 410 Liberty Street, Durham, NC 27701
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM; Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
About: Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD) is the primary point of connection for those who are homeless, hungry, or in need in Durham. With the help of nearly 4,000 volunteers, countless donations from the community, and dedicated staff, UMD serves around 6,000 people annually. UMD is the primary public homeless shelter in Durham, and welcomes neighbors regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs or non-faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. UMD provides immediate relief to those experiencing chronic or temporary homelessness and works with clients to end their homelessness as quickly and responsibly as possible.

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