Campus Food Pantry Resources
Mission
The Captain’s Cupboard and Eagle Essentials Food Pantries are dedicated to providing hygiene and non-perishable food items for Georgia Southern University students who seek aid.
General Information
The Captain’s Cupboard Food Pantry located on the Armstrong campus is a resource for the Armstrong and Liberty Center campuses that helps students, faculty, and staff who are in need of supplementary food items, hygiene products, and menstrual products. This initiative was started through a donation made to the Armstrong location and can only serve students, faculty, and staff on the Armstrong and Liberty campuses.
An Eagle Essentials Food Pantry located on the Statesboro campus is a resource that helps students, faculty, and staff who are in need of supplementary food items, hygiene products, and menstrual products. This initiative has been established by the Dean of Students Office. Students, faculty, and staff who are affiliated with any of the Georgia Southern campuses can request to access resources at the Statesboro location.
To learn more about the Food Pantries on the Georgia Southern Campuses:
Requesting Access to Pantries
The Captain’s Cupboard, those that are in need of the food program will begin by completing a new client request form. Once approved, the individual will be contacted and be eligible to pick up a bag of food on scheduled days.
The Eagle Essentials Food Pantry, those that are in need of access to the pantry will begin by completing a pantry request form. Once the form is received the student will receive an email with direction on how to access the Eagle Essentials Food Pantry.
How Do I Know If I Am Eligible?
Do you identify with any of the statements below? If so, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.
- I am skipping meals due to lack of funding.
- I worry that my food will run out before I get money to buy more.
- I have had to choose to pay bills or obtain shelter (and other basic needs) instead of eating regularly.
- I have lost weight because I do not have enough money for food.
- I am homeless or recently became homeless.
- I have recently lost my job or have experienced loss of hours.
- I have experienced a life altering event that has affected my ability to purchase staple food items.
- My family is experiencing hardship and is unable to provide staple food items.
- I am struggling in my course work due to hunger.
We understand that everyone’s situation is different, and everyone has different needs. Any questions can be directed to the contacts listed below. Our goal is to support you during your time of need as a food program and connect you to other campus and community resources.
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Last updated: 8/25/2023