Food Pantry

Westwood House operates a food pantry for all University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations students and staff. Our pantry offers not only food, but toiletries as well.

In this last year, we have served over 1,000 meals to KU students, and our food pantry has been used over 500 times. While these numbers are impressive, what they represent is also difficult. For those wishing to assist by making a donation, we have a partial list below of preferred pantry items. Donations can be dropped off during our open hours or by appointment. Your generosity is very much appreciated! Contact Jamie Ryan for additional information: westwoodhouseku@gmail.com.

Wish List

  • Breakfast cereal and other breakfast items (not cheerios please)

  • Soup, vegetarian varieties very welcome

  • Microwaveable rice packets, all varieties

  • Granola bars

  • Protein bars

  • Jelly

  • Katchup/Mustard small sizes

  • Snacks individual serving sizes

  • Pasta varieties, gluten free is very much welcome

  • Variety of pasta sauce, alfredo very welcome

  • Microwavable rice, variety

  • Ramen

  • Chips, assorted flavors preferably individual portions

  • Fruit /vegetables (can or cup)

  • Frozen vegetables

  • Frozen meals

  • Mac and cheese, including microwaveable

  • Quick meals

  • Vegan/vegetarian options

  • gluten free crackers and snacks

  • International foods

  • Paper towls

  • Toilet paper

  • Toothpaste/toothbrushes

Not Needed

  • Cheerios

  • Peanut butter

  • Applesauce

  • Baked beans