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The Jamil Niner Student Pantry welcomes donations!

While our pantry appreciates all donations of food, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our community; therefore, we request that food donations be healthy to help support the students, faculty, staff, and families who depend on Jamil Niner Student Pantry to meet their nutritional needs. 

Leaving perishable food items in the Donation Drop Box or at the pantry during non-business hours presents food safety concerns that limit our ability to process and distribute these donations to student shoppers. We ask that you do not leave perishable food items at the pantry when the pantry is not open.

Non-Perishable and Perishable Food Items:
Please refer to our list of needed/accepted items below. To ensure food safety, we ask that all food donations are dropped off during regular pantry business hours (Fall Hours: Tuesdays & Thursday from 11am until 4:30pm, Wednesday 11am until 3pm) so that staff can properly receive and process items. If you would like to provide donations outside of business hours, please contact Jamil Niner Student Pantry @ninerpantry@charlotte.edu. All food items must be within their Best by/Use by dates. The Pantry does not accept raw/frozen meats.

Non-Food Items:
Non-food items such as toiletries can be left in the Donation Drop Box at the end of the driveway next to the garage door during business hours. 

Address:
1224 John Kirk Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262

Interested in a monetary donation? Click below! You can designate the Jamil Niner Student Pantry to make a direct donation. We appreciate your support!

Shelves in the food pantry
Non-Perishable Food Items:
  • Canned Items
    • Canned Beans (low sodium, garbanzo, kidney, black beans, etc.)
    • Canned Fruit (pineapples, peaches, pears, apricot, etc.)
    • Canned Meats (tuna, salmon, and chicken)
    • Broth (low sodium, chicken, beef, or vegetable)
  • Dried Items
    • Dried beans
    • Pasta (whole wheat, gluten free)
    • Dried fruit (no added sugar)
    • Dried lentils
    • Rice (brown or white rice)
  • Breakfast Items
    • Oatmeal (individual bags)
    • Pop-Tarts
    • Cereal bars
    • Cereal (whole grain, etc.)
  • Snack Items
    • Individually sized chips, popcorn, cookies, crackers, fruit snacks, etc.
  • Condiments and Sauces (no glass jars when possible)
    • Cooking Oil (olive, sesame, canola, grapeseed, etc.)
    • Strawberry/Grape jelly
    • Peanut Butter (smooth or crunchy)
    • Salad Dressing
    • Vinegar
    • Soy Sauce (low sodium)
    • Mayonnaise
    • Ketchup and Mustard
    • Dipping and Marinade sauces
    • Salsa
  • Staples and Seasonings
    • Flour
    • Sugar
    • Cornstarch
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Cinnamon
    • Italian Seasoning
    • Chili Powder
    • Onion Powder
    • Garlic Powder
  • Ready-to-Eat/Microwavable Meals (those that do not require refrigeration)
    • Ramen
    • Macaroni and Cheese
    • Ravioli
    • Noodle/Rice Based Meals
    • Tasty Bite (Indian Inspired Dishes)
Perishable Food Items:
  • Bread
    • Whole wheat bread
    • Sliced sandwich bread
    • Italian/French loaf bread
  • Vegetables
    • Potatoes
    • Leafy greens
    • Onions
    • Garlic
    • Carrots
    • Tomatoes
    • Peppers
  • Fruits
    • Apples
    • Oranges
    • Bananas
    • Berries
    • Grapes
  • Dairy Products
    • Shelf stable milk (low fat or skimmed)
    • Cheese (small block or individually wrapped string cheese)
    • Yogurt (plain or low sugar)
Non-Food Toiletry Items:
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Bar Soap
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Floss
  • Menstrual Products
Non-Food Household Items:
  • Dish detergent (pods only)
  • Laundry detergent (pods only)
  • Trash bags
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Cleaning supplies (Clorox, Fabuloso, Lysol, etc.)
  • Hand soap
  • Sanitizing wipes
  • Kitchen and cooking utensils/supplies
    • Can openers
    • Grocery bags
    • Cooking pots and pans