Philadelphia Location Resource Pantry
Our Mission:
The West Chester University Resource Pantry supports student success by minimizing food and basic need insecurity and preparing students for life after graduation.
The Address:
WCU in Philadelphia is located in the Lits Building (the large building taking up the block of Market St. between 7th and 8th Streets) at 701 Market Street. The Resource Pantry is located in Room 3 in the Academic Suite located on the concourse/lower level of the building. Enter through the glass doors in between the escalators across from Five Below.
Hours: During regular campus hours and by appointment, please email Ben Morgan , Associate Director of the Student Success Center and Resource Pantry Coordinator.
Online orders using PantrySoft coming Winter 2025.
About the Pantry
How it works:
- The resource pantry is open to all undergraduate and graduate students at West Chester University regardless of need level.
- No proof of income or need is required.
- Individual pantry usage is not limited. We encourage you to use the pantry weekly to support your needs and the needs of your family and neighbors.
- Thanks to our procurement partners at Philabundance and Sharing Excess, our inventory updates weekly. Make sure you check in often to see what new items we have available!
- Visit Room 3 to browse our inventory and fill a bag with shelf stable goods as well as refrigerated and frozen food.
- Want to order ahead? Call or email Ben Morgan to have an order packed and stored in our pickup lockers. We'll email you the code for your locker and you can pick up your order at your convenience.
Remote Support: Benefits Hub
The Benefits Hub is located at the West Chester Campus at 715 S New Street (lower level of Commonwealth Hall through Student Health Services). The Benefits Hub is a student resource that provides personalized and confidential assistance when navigating government benefits and community resources.
Philadelphia Students can meet remotely by Zoom or phone with the Benefits Hub manager. Visit our main Benefits Hub site.
To be contacted directly, please fill out the Benefits Hub General Inquiry form.
How you can support:
Are you interested in volunteer or work-study opportunities at the Philadelphia Resource Pantry? Do you have other questions or inquiries? Please email Dr. Brie Radis, Associate Professor in the Bachelor's of Social Work program.
For additional questions or concerns, please contact Ben Morgan.
Shelf-Stable Food Items
Please keep food donations in original packaging in case the expiration date is not printed on the individual items.
- Canned Goods (Vegetables, Fruit, Soup, Tuna, Chicken, Beans, etc.)
- Oil (canola/vegetable, olive, etc.)
- Pasta & Pasta Sauce
- Rice/grains (quinoa, lentils, etc.)
- Oatmeal, Cereal, and Breakfast items
- Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, jelly, peanut butter, salad dressing, etc.)
- Snack items (crackers, nuts, raisins, applesauce, popcorn, etc.)
- Spreads and Spices
- Cookies and Candy
Online Ordering
Please make sure to place your online order at least 24 hours before pick up. You can pick up your online order any time at the Resource Pantry during our hours of operation.