About the NLU Food Pantry

General Information

Co-located with the Center for Civic Engagement, the mission of the NLU Food Pantry is to exclusively support NLU students impacted by food insecurity through expanded services at our Chicago campus and a mobile food pantry in Wheeling.

If you are a first time user of the pantry:

Required- registration intake form. 

(Only fill this out once. Physical copies are available in the pantry.)

Pantry Shoppers (Beginning Fall 2022)

Walk - In Hours

Walk-In hours give students the opportunity to see pantry availability in-person, and shop items as needed versus ordering a pre-packed box for curbside pickup. We encourage shoppers to utilize the pantry how it is best fit for them. Please reach out the pantry manager with any questions on how to shop!

Chicago: Monday-Thursday: 10:00AM-4:30PM and Fridays: by appointment 

Wheeling: Monday-Thursday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM, and Fridays 9:00AM-4:00PM. 

It is strongly recommended to bring a reusable bag to help carry your items.

Pantry Resources

List of available sample of products is intended to be illustrative and is not complete.

Hygiene Products:

• Body Wash
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Body Wash
• Razors

Menstrual Products:

• Maxi Pads - Regular and Super
• Tampons - Regular and Super

Baby Products:

• Single Serve Baby Food
• Diapers
• Wipes

Dried Goods:

• Single Serve Beef Ramen
• Ramen Beef
• Mac & Cheese Box
• Brocolli & Cheddar Soup
• Chicken & Wild Rice Soup Can
• Idaho Mashed Potatos
• Green Bean Can
• Barilla Penne Pasta
• Barilla Rotini Pasta
• Mixed Veggies Can
• Spaghetti
• Single Serve Peanuts
• Grape Jelly
• Tomato Sauce
• Single Serve Tuna Can
• Chili with Bean Can
• Full Box Raisin Bran
• Strawberry Jelly
• Peanut Butter Jar
• Dole Pineapple Chunks
• Black Bean Can
• Fruit Cocktail
• Baked Beans Can
• Maxwell Coffee Cannister
• Single Serving Oatmeal
• Single Serve Rice a Roni
• Pita Chips
• Quinoa
• Chicken Noodle Soup
• Chicken with Rice
• Toasted Oats Cereal
• Special K Cereal

Fresh Produce:

• Fresh Fruits
• Fresh Vegetables