Take what you need ~ Give what you can

NDSU has two Little Free Pantries on campus.

• Memorial Union located across from the Herd Shop
• Barry Hall Suite 104 - available during regular business hours

What is a Little Free Pantry?

The mini pantry movement is a grassroots, crowdsourced solution to immediate and local need. Whether a need for food or a need to give, mini pantries help feed neighbors, nourishing neighborhoods. Click for more information about the national organization.

How does NDSU's Little Free Pantry differ from the Goods for the Herd Food Pantry?

The Little Free Pantry is a mini pantry available while items last to anyone in need. It acts as an emergency assistance gap-filler. There is no application process.

The Goods for the Herd Food Pantry is a fully stocked pantry available through an intake form and by appointment only for those with an active NDSU ID in need.

How to support the Little Free Pantry in the Memorial Union:

• Adopting the LFP means you will stock the shelves at least once a week with non-expired, shelf stable items in good condition.
• New items should be placed behind existing items and expiration dates should be checked.
• If possible, try to stop by later in week to tidy up and reorganize. 
• There will be a sign to the right of the LFP noting which organization has adopted it for that week.  
• Individual donations are also welcome and encouraged.

*** Support the LFP by adopting and stocking it for a week HERE. If the sign up is full, watch for future dates.

How to support the Little Free Pantry at Barry Hall:

• Drop off shelf stable food to Barry 104
• Contact Kay Hopkins with any questions 

Common needs for LFP:

• Canned meats like chicken or tuna
• Peanut butter 
• Assorted nuts/trail mix
• Cereal/oatmeal
• Soups and Crackers
• Pasta and small jars of pesto or tomato sauce
• Powdered milk 
• Individual Fruit cups
• Rice or microwavable rice-based packets
• Flour or corn tortillas
• Healthy snacks and protein bars
• Potato flakes
• Pancake mix
• Hygiene items

Thank you to the following organizations for making this Little Free Pantry possible:Family Nutrition Program of ND, ND Nutrition Council, Associated General Contractors of America, and the NDSU Goods for the Herd Food Pantry

If you have any questions please contact ndsu.goodsfortheherd@ndsu.edu.