At Hawk’s Harvest the student shopper gets to select their food items from the shelves and friendly staff are on hand to answer questions related to food items/recipes, campus resources, etc. Pantry items include an expanded selection of your favorite pantry items (like pasta/sauce, cereal, soup, mac ‘n cheese, PB&J) as well as toiletries. We also have a small selection of refrigerated and frozen items – the items vary so ask about this week’s features when you stop in!
Locations:The Fisher University Union Town SquareBetween Subway and the PodVeteran's HallMilitary Affairs Side, just off Chancellor's Walk
Hours: Please check out the Hawk's Harvest Food Pantry WaveLink page for all of our upcoming shopping hours!
Contact: Email hawksharvest@uncw.edu or Dr. Jaime L. Russell russelljl@uncw.edu.
Who can utilize the Hawk’s Harvest Food Pantry?
The pantry is open to any UNCW student who is currently enrolled and experiencing food insecurity*. Shoppers need to show a valid UNCW OneCard upon arrival.
*Food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.
(Definition is from the Life Sciences Research Office, S.A. Andersen, ed., "Core Indicators of Nutritional State for Difficult to Sample Populations," The Journal of Nutrition 120:1557S-1600S, 1990.)
After shopping at Hawk’s Harvest, check out these recipes:
Good and Cheap is a FREE cookbook for students on a tight budget! You can download the PDF copy of the book here.
I would like to help support Hawk’s Harvest, what can I do?
Donations are what keep Hawk’s Harvest going! Consider coordinating a food or toiletry 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 at hawksharvest@uncw.edu. We ask that large donations be pre-sorted by item type before dropping off. You can also make a financial donation to support Hawk’s Harvest.
Interested in Donating?
Your donations are greatly appreciated!
Option 1: Financial Donations:
Make your online donation HERE, or explore the Employee Giving options HERE. Select “Student Food Pantry Support Fund” when making your donation.
Option 2: Donation Drop-OffDonations can be dropped off at one of the following locations:
*Please note: If you have a large donation, please sort by type of item before you drop off.
What Items are Needed?
Below is a list of our most needed items:
*Please no canned vegetables at this time - we currently have an overabundance in our inventory, thank you!
NUTRITION & MEAL PLANNING
UNCW has a Campus Dietician and other staff who are available to provide a variety of health-related consultations FREE of charge. For more information, go to:
https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/health-wellness/health-center/health-promotion/.
Contact: Chelsea Stant, Campus Dietitian stantc@uncw.edu, Suite 104 Student Rec Center, 910.962.4135
You can also download a FREE PDF copy of the Good and Cheap cookbook – an excellent guide for how to eat healthy on a budget!
Have a meal plan? Bookmark this link to the campus dining hours so you can plan out your meals around your class schedule: https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/dining-housing/dining/
TRANSPORTATION
If getting to the grocery store is an issue, we have a solution! The Red Shuttle can take you to the Harris Teeter right across the street from campus! Here is the schedule and link to learn more: https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/services/parking-transportation/transportation/campus-shuttles. Unsure about going alone and not sure how to prep for your shopping trip? Then bookmark the Hawk’s Harvest page and look for the next Dub’s Grocery Run event– where you’ll learn about the exciting world of shopping apps, rewards programs, and discounts! Then you will practice these new skills by going to the grocery store with other UNCW students while using the shuttle service. https://uncw.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/hawksharvest
FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Are available at Hawk’s Harvest AND in the women’s restrooms in the following locations on campus: Fisher University Union, Fisher Student Center, Warwick (lobby), UNCW Library, Education Building, Wagoner Dining Hall (lobby), Leonard Student Recreation Center (both Women’s locker rooms), The Shore, & The HUB.
CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
Many students work on-campus in Campus Life, Campus Recreation, Housing and Residence Life, and in a variety of offices! For information about on-campus employment opportunities (many of them paying $10+ per hour with flexible scheduling), go to https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/support-success/career-center/find-job/search/handshake/
SEAHAWK SWAP SHOP
In partnership with SGA, the Seahawk Swap Shop is UNCW's first campus free store. Open to anyone with a OneCard, we invite students, faculty, and staff to shop and donate. We believe that one person's unwanted items can be another's treasure! The store stocks just about anything: clothing and accessories, household decor and office supplies, kitchen items and small appliances. For more information and shop hours, go to: https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/services/sustainability/programs/seahawk-swap
SWIPES FOR SEAHAWKS
UNCW students experiencing food insecurity are eligible to apply for meal swipe assistance during the fall and spring semesters. You must be a currently enrolled student and without a meal plan. You can apply by completing the on-line application, and once approved, a small number of meals (typically 5-10) will be added to your OneCard for immediate use at the “all you care to eat” dining locations (Wag, The Shore, Dubs).
https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/get-involved/students/serve/swipes-for-seahawks
CASE MANAGEMENT
The Office of the Dean of Students provides FREE support for students related to a variety of personal situations that may arise unexpectedly. For more information about these resources, go to https://uncw.edu/about/university-administration/student-affairs/departments/dean-students/case-management
Contact: The Office of the Dean of Students, casemanagement@uncw.edu, Suite 1092 DePaolo Hall, 910.962.3119
FINANCIAL AID
If you aren’t currently using Financial Aid, talk to a Financial Aid counselor about getting a loan for a meal plan. https://uncw.edu/seahawk-life/money-matters/financial-aid/
Seahawk Emergency Aid Fund: The purpose of the fund is to assist UNCW students with unexpected expenses that they may incur during the academic year and/or summer for which they are enrolled. The fund is not intended to assist with natural disasters, pandemics, etc. (support for those are typically resourced by other entities like the Federal Government, State, and/or UNCW Donors). The Seahawk Emergency Aid Fund can support expenses such as: Childcare, Dental, Medical, Housing, Food, Graduation expenses, Transportation, etc.
*The fund is in grant form and not a loan, so it does not have to be repaid. Application link: https://uncw.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wqVPsqCYtuhZSR
Food Pantries:
Wilmington Area Food Pantry List, Article Published September 2023
Housing Assistance:
Thanksgiving and Holiday Assistance Programs: