ANUSA union Pantry
Union Pantry is a student-led, free food and essential items service for ANU students.
Union Pantry provides resources to students without any specific requirements.
The pantry is run by ANUSA staff and volunteers.
Key details about the ANUSA Union Pantry:
What is it?
A student-run service providing free food and essential items to ANU students. Union Pantry is funded by your Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF).
When is it?
Tuesday Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons during term-time from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
How it works:
Operating on the principle of mutual aid, ANU students can access the pantry’s resources without any specific conditions. Students should register in advance through the Union Pantry Registration Form. A maximum of 60 students can register for each 2 hour session to collect up to 5 free items. You must register in advance to access the pantry.
We are currently asking that students only register for one session per week. If you are in a position of food or financial insecurity, please have a look at our other Financial Assistance programs to see if any may be able to provide greater support.
You can register using the below button, you are only able to submit one registration a week. You will receive a copy of your responses as confirmation that you have successfully signed up.
Registration for each week’s sessions open at 2:00pm on Mondays.
Please note that attempting submit multiple registrations for the same week will mean none of your submissions are accurately recorded. This may mean you are unable to attend.
The form will close once maximum registration has been reached. If you’re no longer able to attend, please email sa.admin@anu.edu.au to cancel your spot so we can offer it to another student.
How to get involved:
ANUSA welcomes student volunteers to help run the pantry. Interested students can email their interest to sa.community@anu.edu.au
Location:
The ANUSA Union Pantry is located on the ANU campus on Kingsley Street under Warrumbul Lodge. The entrance is opposite the Drill Hall Gallery and Toad Hall.
Impact:
We know ANU students are impacted by food insecurity and the cost of living crisis. We hope the pantry will become an established addition to our current welfare programs and become a valuable resource for students facing financial hardship.
Can I Donate? We welcome donations of non-perishable items from the community. Please call 02 6125 2444 or email sa.admin@anu.edu.au to discuss.
Other ANUSA initiatives:
ANUSA also runs Student Meals programs including BKSS Free Breakfast, Lunch Express & Student Bites further demonstrating our commitment to supporting ANU students.
