The goal of Hawk's Harvest is to make food available for all UNCW students. We realize how challenging it can be to focus on your studies if you are worried about the basic necessities - like how to pay for groceries. While it may only be temporary, that doesn’t mean it is any less real. Hawk's Harvest is available to serve all enrolled UNCW students with a One Card. Please see below for schedule and location information.
COVID-19: If you are currently experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 related losses, please consider requesting Emergency Fund assistance through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Requesting Emergency Fund Assistance through the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid »Now Open at TWO Locations!
Hawk's Harvest @ CCM
This location features a more traditional shopping experience, in that the shopper selects their food items from the shelves and staff are on hand to answer questions related to food items/recipes, campus resources, etc. Pantry items include an expanded selection pantry and toiletry items, as well as frozen foods, produce, bread and more.
| Location: |
The Newman Center |
| Hours: |
Open every Thursday |
| Contact: |
910.792.0507 for appointments outside the above hours. |
Hawk's Harvest @ FUU
This location features a “grab ‘n go” option, in that the shopper still selects their food items but there is a smaller selection and the amount will include enough food for a few days. This approach is meant to be quick and easy, and only takes a few minutes. Items include pantry basics like pasta/sauce, cereal, soup, mac ‘n cheese, and select toiletry items.
| Location: |
The Fisher University Union |
| Hours: |
Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Contact: |
Email hawksharvest@uncw.edu with any questions |
Who can utilize the Hawk’s Harvest Food Pantry?
Both pantry locations are open to any UNCW student who is currently taking classes and who is need of food. Shoppers need to show a valid UNCW OneCard upon arrival at the pantry location of their choice.
What other food resources are available, aside from Hawk’s Harvest?
Students can also request meal swipes that provide access to the “all you care to eat” dining locations on campus (Wag, Dubs, Shore) through the Swipes for Seahawks program. Just fill out a brief application and the request will be evaluated by the Case Manager in the Office of the Dean of Students.
I would like to help support Hawk’s Harvest, what can I do?
Food drive donations are what keep Hawk’s Harvest going! Consider coordinating a food drive with your office, club, or group. A list of frequently needed items can be found below and you can always email us for additional information. We ask that large donations be pre-sorted by item type before dropping off at the CCM location – the only location where we accept donations.
Interested in Donating?
Your donations are greatly appreciated!
Option 1: Drop-Off
All donations can be dropped off at the Newman Center, please call (910.792.0507) in advance to arrange your drop-off.
*Please note: Donations are currently only being accepted at the CCM location due to limited space at the FUU location. If you have a large donation, please sort by type of item before your scheduled drop off time.
Option 2: Donations can be mailed directly to:
UNCW Catholic Campus Ministry
4802 College Acres Drive
Wilmington, NC 28402
What Items are Needed?
Below is a list of requested items. Please be sure items are in good condition and have not expired.
| Minute Maid Rice Cups | Frozen Ground Beef / Ground Turkey |
| Ketchup | Frozen Sausage / Bacon |
| Olive Oil | Frozen Meals |
| Bread | Frozen Fruit |
| Pepper/Seasonings | Frozen Veggies |
| Salad Dressing | Frozen Waffles |
| Canned Chicken Breast | Frozen Pizza |
| Canned Tuna | *For frozen items, please call ahead to schedule your delivery |
| Flour | |
| Sugar | |
| Applesauce | |
| Canned Fruit | |
| Alfredo Sauce (Jarred) | |
| Pasta Sauce (Jarred) | |
| Men's Underwear, Socks, Deodorant | |
| Ready-to-eat items, such as granola bars, fruit cups, tuna salad packets, cheese/cracker packs, Easy Mac, and pop-top canned soups/pasta | |
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Financial Need Resource List
Contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to learn more about the aid options available to you!
Food Pantries | Housing Assistance | Thanksgiving and Holiday Assistance Programs | Other resources | Resources by County
Food Pantries:
| Wilmington and New Hanover County |
| Onslow County |
| Brunswick County |
| Pender County |
| How to apply for NC Food Stamps |
Housing Assistance:
| Wilmington Housing Authority |
| Rent assistance in Onslow, Pender, and Carteret County |
| Good Shepherd Center |
| Domestic Violence Shelter |
| First Fruit Ministries |
| Rescue Mission of Cape Fear |
Thanksgiving and Holiday Assistance Programs:
| Brunswick or New Hanover County |
| Salvation Army |
| Brunswick Family Assistance |
| Cape Fear Toys for Tots Program |
| Help Center for Federal Point |
| Catholic Charities |
Other resources:
| Cape Fear Diaper Bank |
| New Hanover County Social Services |
| Salvation Army |
| Street Sheet Brochure |
Resources by County:
List may include food pantries, housing assistance, clinics, child care, and holiday assistance programs.
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Swipes for Seahawks
- The goal of “Swipes for Seahawks” is to provide UNCW students who are food insecure access to healthy and well-balanced meals in our campus dining halls. You can make a difference TODAY by donating one guest meal to a fellow Seahawk in need!
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Faculty/Staff Promotional Materials
- Food Pantry Logo
- Food Pantry Flyer
- Food Pantry Flyer (Tear Off)
- Food Pantry Handout
- Food Pantry Table Tent
Food Insecurity Articles/Research
- RealCollege 2021 Survey: Basic Needs Insecurity During the Ongoing Pandemic
- Food Insecurity and Academic Disruption Among College Students
- Report: Government should do more to combat hunger in college
- Hunger On Campus: The Challenge of Food Insecurity for College Students
- Hungry to Learn: Five students describe their struggles with food and housing insecurity and what colleges can do to help
- The Hidden Crisis on College Campuses: Many students don’t have enough to eat
- It’s Hard to Study if You’re Hungry
- The Number Of Hungry And Homeless Students Rises Along With College Costs
