Paw Pantry
Who We Are
Located in Sirrine Hall Room 233, Paw Pantry is a community-wide movement to reduce food insecurity and promote wellbeing at Clemson University. The Pantry is available to any current student with a valid CUID. Congruent with Clemson’s ethic of care for one another, we strive to ensure students’ foundational and nutritional needs are met.
In order to access the pantry a current CUID is required.
Visitors are limited to 10 items per visit (an extra 5 items are authorized for clients who indicate dependents on their client in-take form). Additional limits on specific items may be listed in the pantry.
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Goods And Services
The Paw Pantry seeks to have a variety of food and personal items available but is dependent on donations. Pantry users can expect to find the following items in the pantry although items cannot be guaranteed.
Category Items Non-perishables -
Canned soups, meats, fruits, and vegetables
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Pasta, rice, and beans
Household Items -
Toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and tissues
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Can openers, cups, and assorted utensils
School Supplies -
Pencils, pens, and paper
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Binders and notebooks
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Miscellaneous textbooks
Hygienic Products -
Shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste/toothbrushes, and deodorant
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Soaps and laundry detergent
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Feminine hygiene products
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Hours of Operation
The Paw Pantry will have limited hours during finals week:
Date Time Monday, December 9 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 10 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 11 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday, December 12 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, December 13 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Paw Pantry will be open by appointment only the week of December 16th-December 20th.
Beginning December 21st the Paw Pantry will close for the Winter Break and will remain closed until the spring semester. Check back soon for spring hours!
Fall 2024 Hours:
Monday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Open hours are strictly for clients to use the pantry. Please fill out the donation drop off form if you wish to find a time to donate.
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Contact The Pantry
Get in touch with The Paw Pantry to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
Email us at pawpantry@clemson.edu or give us a call at 864-372-6879
Find us at Sirrine Hall, Room 233, Clemson SC, 29631
Get Involved or Donate
Educational Outreach
With our mission always in mind, we strive to find new partnerships throughout the community. Educational Outreach is something that we take very seriously, which is why our team visits different organizations throughout the community to provide brief presentations about our mission.
Volunteering
The Paw Pantry would not be possible without our volunteers. Volunteers are selected on a semesterly basis. Applications for Spring 2025 are being accepted through December 15th, 2024. If you have any questions about volunteering, contact the Paw Pantry volunteer coordinator Ellison Fleming.
Food Donation Drop-Off
At The Paw Pantry, we are dedicated to making sure all students' foundational and nutritional needs are met. If you are interested in donating to the Paw Pantry, we ask that you schedule an appointment with us so that we may maintain confidentiality during our open hours. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and lend your support. Send us an email if you are interested in hosting a drive.
Suggested Donations List:
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Food
- Cereal
- Granola
- Snacks (granola bars, popcorn, etc.)
- Pancake mix
- Masa flour
- Coffee
- Oatmeal
- Breakfast items
- Seasonings/spices
- Jelly
- Quinoa
- Couscous
- Rice (white, brown, jasmine, etc.)
- Dried lentils
- Dried beans
- Nuts (almonds, pistachios, etc.)
- Olive oil
- Avocado oil
- Soy sauce
- Sriracha
- Any healthy food/treats you would want to have in your home!
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Household Items
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Dish soap
- Laundry detergent
- Dishwasher pods
- Cleaning supplies
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Hygienic Supplies
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Shaving cream
- Bars of soap
