Pack Provisions

 

Hours

Sunday, Sep. 14
Closed
Monday, Sep. 15
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Sep. 16
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sep. 17
Closed
Thursday, Sep. 18
Closed
Friday, Sep. 19
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 20
Closed

Location

Our pantry is located inside of the Center for Student Engagement on the third floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union.

Mission

ASUN Pack Provisions is committed to ensuring that no current member of the Wolf Pack experiences food insecurity. The food pantry partners with the community to offer free, accessible food that supports full participation in academic and campus life. 

 

Visit us

Students, staff and faculty can visit the ASUN Center for Student Engagement to pick up food from the pantry.

When you visit, please bring your Wolf Card and fill out a quick, confidential survey. We use this information to improve our services, fundraise and keep the pantry stocked. We only share combined information, never your individual answers.

If you have a disability and need assistance to access the pantry, please email btevnan@unr.edu.

For any other questions, feel free to contact us at packprovisions@unr.edu.

Reservation System

On Mondays and Fridays, we use an online reservation system through GivePulse. On Tuesdays, no advanced registration is required.

To reserve your spot:

  1. Visit Pack Provisions GivePulse
  2. Click the drop-down menu located in the top right corner of your screen. Select the gray Single Sign On (SSO) button.
  3. Type UNR in the “Find Your Login Provider” search bar; select University of Nevada, Reno and click login.
  4. Enter your UNR email and password.
  5. Verify your identity by using the Authenticator app, or texting a code to yourself.
  6. You should now find yourself on the ASUN Pack Provisions GivePulse page. If not, please click the link found in step one again.
  7. Scroll down and select Monday Reservation or Friday Reservation.
  8. Scroll down and select your preferred time by clicking the blue Register button. Please only select one time per day.
  9. Select I agree to the “Platform Liability Release Form” and “Waiver – Civic Engagement Form”. Click next.
  10. You will receive a confirmation email. Please have this ready when you arrive at Pack Provisions at your reserved time slot.
  11. You can also watch a video tutorial to learn how to use the reservation system.

Note: reservation slots become available one week in advance

 

Volunteer

Our program relies on volunteers to provide the highest quality, and most accessible service to our campus community. All of our volunteering opportunities are posted on GivePulse, where you are able to sign up for the events and opportunities that interest you.

Make a donation

A big part of what Pack Provisions provides to the university community is carried out through donations of items and funds. Please email packprovisions@unr.edu before making a larger donation, especially if your donation includes perishable food. Thank you!

Food and personal hygiene items

Donations can be brought to the ASUN Center for Student Engagement on the 3rd floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union.


Most needed items:

  • Canned meals: stews, soups, chili, spaghetti/ravioli
  • Canned protein (tuna, chicken, ham, sardines)
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned beans
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned vegetables
  • Rice (1 lb. bags, instant, or microwaveable)
  • Instant/microwaveable (non-frozen) meals
  • Pasta
  • Canned pasta sauces/diced tomatoes
  • Oatmeal
  • Cereal
  • Granola bars
  • Dried fruit
  • Nuts
  • Shelf stable almond, oat, or soy milk
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Soap
  • Razors

Please note: Food and hygiene products must be non-expired, not opened, and unused. We can’t accept home-made food, food in glass containers, or any food that is unlabeled. This is for the safety of Pack Provisions users and staff.

Funding

Financial donations play a vital role in helping us serve more students, faculty, and staff, hire student workers to run the pantry and expand our programming. We accept both cash and electronic donations.

To make a cash or check donation, visit the Accounting Office in the ASUN Center for Student Engagement, located on the 3rd Floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union. Your contribution will be processed and credited to the Pack Provisions account, and you'll receive a receipt for your records. 

To make an online donation using a credit card, please click on the link below:

Donate to Pack Provisions

Thank you to the following donors:

  • Junior League of Reno, Inc.
  • President Brian Sandoval
  • Food Bank of Northern Nevada
  • Catholic Charities
  • Sierra Sovereign Order of St. John Jerusalem Knights of Hospitaller
  • And to everyone who gives on "Giving Tuesday" and "Giving Day"
 

Host a drive

Many of our resources come from donations. We encourage clubs, organizations and university departments to consider our program when planning donation drives of food, toiletry items or school supplies. Donated resources will stay and support members of the university community. Because we are a small program with limited space, any excess donations that we cannot use will be donated to a local organization.

Pack Provisions can support your donation drive by:

  • Providing customized donation bins to set up in locations on campus, or at your event. We can drop off these bins to your location, and pick up the bins and any donated items. Please fill out the request form below to reserve bins for your event.
  • Promoting your drive through existing Center for Student Engagement channels, such as through social media platforms and newsletters. (Be aware that this does not include ASUN's Inkblot graphic design or video services.)

Donation bin request form

 

Policies

ASUN Pack Provisions extends its gratitude to all of you for your invaluable help and continued support. As we embark on a new semester, we must highlight our mission and policies, ensuring equitable service to all.