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COLONEL CLOSET PANTRY
MISSION
The mission of the Nicholls State University Colonel Closet Pantry is to provide supplemental food, household, and hygiene items at no cost to university community members who may be experiencing food and/or financial insecurities.
ABOUT THE COLONEL PANTRY
The Colonel Closet Pantry provides needed support helping to ensure that no one within the university community has to choose between food and other basic needs. Through collaborative partnerships with Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank (TCU), Second Harvest Food Bank, Dairy Max, Rouses and a generous donation from the Danos Family Foundation, Nicholls State University is able to provide the university community with 24 hr. access to food and supplies located in the Colonel Closet Pantry. This effort is supported by the Division of Student Affairs and is operated by the Office of Case Management.
HOW DOES IT WORK
The Colonel Closet Pantry is a red cupboard located inside of the Brady Clubhouse common space and is a part of the Colonel Closet program. Any Nicholls student, faculty, or staff member can access the pantry any day or time where they can select as many items as needed at no cost. We ask that shoppers are respectful and take only what they need that will be used in a short period of time. It is essential that each visitor use their phone to scan and complete the QR code located on the Colonel Closet Pantry door to assist with reporting requirements for our partners and inventory management. For your protection, there is also 24 hr. surveillance of the area.
*NOTE~Additional perishable and nonperishable food items are available inside of the Colonel Closet during hours of operation. Please check the Colonel Closet website for hours of operation.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- The Bayou Community Foundation works with our local food banks and pantries to ensure that everyone who is in need of food has the access and resources they need. Up to date details on location of food distribution sites including times and contact information for Lafourche, Terrebonne, and Grand Isle are located at this link: ACCESS FOOD DIRECTORY HERE
- Foodfinder is a map of food pantries nationwide. Enable your current location or search around your ZIP code to learn about free food assistance programs near you.
- Foodpantries.org is a directory for food banks, soup kitchens, and non-profit organizations committed to fighting hunger. Search by state to see what’s available near you.
- 211 is a service network that provides free information and referral to human/social service agencies. Individuals can call and receive confidential information and referrals appropriate to their needs including where to receive emergency food.
LOCATION & HOURS
The Colonel Closet Pantry is located inside of the Brady Clubhouse common space and is a part of the Colonel Closet program.
The Colonel Closet Pantry is open 24/7 to all current Nicholls students, faculty and staff.
For more information, email colonelcloset@nicholls.edu or call the Office of Case Management @ 985.493.2529.
