The Rack: WVU Student Food Pantry

Stop by the Snack Rack at Statler! Located in the Mineral Resources Building in room 309F, the Snack Rack is open Monday-Friday from 12:00pm-4:00pm.

In observance of Labor Day, The Rack and Snack Rack locations will be closed Monday, September 2nd. Fresh Food Monday will be held Tuesday, September 3rd at our Downtown location.

Welcome back WVU Students!

Starting Monday, August 19th, The Rack Student Food Pantry will be open Monday-Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Fresh produce will be offered every Monday from 11:00 a.m. to close.

On Monday, August 26th, The Snack Rack in the Student Recreation Center will be open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

On Monday, August 26th, the Snack Rack at Statler will be open Monday-Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Follow us on social media for updates on hours, fresh produce offerings, and more! Visit linktr.ee/WVUTheRack to complete the 2024-25 Student Intake Form before visiting this semester and to sign up to be a member of The Rack Student Organization!

Email [email protected] for any questions.

Thinking about your Welcome Week experience?
Don’t miss Grocery Bingo on Sunday, Aug. 18th in the Mountainlair Vandalia Lounge. Play for a chance to win a meal kit, snack kit, or grocery store shopping spree!

Are you passionate about fighting food insecurity at WVU?

Then join The Rack Student Organization! The organization acts to promote awareness about The Rack on campus and members volunteer weekly at the food pantry.

Apply now at Linktr.ee/WVUTheRack!

In observance of Independence Day, we will be closed on Friday, July 5th.

Empty Bowls Monongalia is pleased to announce that a total of $105,000 in grant funds were awarded to 25 local nonprofits last week at our annual grant ceremony. The recipient agencies partner with Empty Bowls to fight food insecurity throughout Monongalia County. Their services include food pantries, weekend backpack programs for school age children and meal programs for families and individuals in need.

The agencies awarded funds this year are
Avery United Methodist Church Snack Pack Program,
Bartlett Housing Solutions,
Canyon Food Pantry,
Catholic Charities West Virginia,
Christian Help,
Clay-Battelle Area Family Service,
Community Kitchen, Inc. ,
Covenant Church Food Pantry,
First Presbyterian Church,
Friendship Community in Recovery,
Goshen Baptist Church Snack Pack Program,
Meals on Wheels Morgantown Area,
Native American Community Center,
The Pantry Plus More,
The Rack: WVU Student Food Pantry
Project Rainbow,
R.D.V.I.C.,
Rock Forge Food Pantry,
The Salvation Army- Morgantown
Sarah's Table,
Scott's Run Settlement House,
The Shack Neighborhood House,
Monongalia County Starting Points,
St. Ursula Food Pantry and Outreach, and
Woodland United Methodist Church Snack Pack Program.

“We are honored to partner with these agencies and are so grateful for each of them and their continued efforts to feed our hungry. They are doing such important work for our community and are a vital part in fighting food insecurity in Monongalia County,” states Jasmine Smithbauer, Interim Executive Director of Empty Bowls Monongalia.

In observance of Juneteenth, we will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024.

4th of July Cookout Boxes are available to reserve starting today! Choose beef, poultry, or a vegetarian box to share with friends and family this Independence Day by submitting a reservation form today!

Visit Linktr.ee/WVUTheRack to complete your reservation form! The deadline to submit a form is June 28th and boxes will be distributed on July 3rd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring a bag or two to carry your items!

If you have any questions, email [email protected].

‼️24-2025 Intake Form Now Open‼️

Are you enrolled in the Summer or Fall Semester and want to use our services? Be sure to complete our annual intake form linked in our bio before visiting! If you have any questions or need assistance completing your form, you can visit The Rack or email [email protected].

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 27th. Fresh produce will be available on Wednesday, May 29th from 11am-2pm.

Join Christian Help on May 30th for a free personal finance and budgeting seminar!

Information from Christian Help. Upcoming Free seminar on budgeting and personal finance May 30 - 10 am - 2 pm. Lunch is provided. See info below.

Join the Suncrest and Spruce Street United Methodist Churches for lunch on Memorial Day, May 27th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Farmer's Market at 400 Spruce Street.

Suncrest and Spruce Street United Methodist Churches will be preparing and serving lunch on Memorial Day, May 27 from Noon - 2 PM. The Community Kitchen will be closed this day so that folks can enjoy a luncheon meal at the Farmer's Market 400 Spruce Street. Community Kitchen will reopen on Tuesday May 28 on our regular schedule

The Snack Rack locations will be closed starting today for the summer and will reopen on Monday, August 19! Starting next week, we will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am-2pm. Fresh produce will be offered on Mondays unless stated otherwise. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Good luck on finals and have a wonderful summer!

Ready to make a difference and help alleviate campus hunger? Become an officer for The Rack Student Organization and lead efforts to improve food access at WVU! Swipe to learn more about each open position and then head to linktr.ee/WVUTheRack to complete your application!

This Roasted Parmesan Broccoli makes a perfect side dish for ! Let us know if you try this recipe out or if you have suggestions for next week at https://linktr.ee/WVUTheRack!🥦

In observance of the Spring Holiday, The Rack will be closed on Friday, March 29th, 2024.

With Federal Work-Study, you can gain valuable experience on or off campus while easing the financial burden of college. The 2024-2025 priority deadline for WVU has been extended to April 1st, 2024, so make sure to get your applications in soon💼📝

Thank you to everyone who contributed to yesterday, The Rack raised $4,407 from 54 gifts! Your generosity and participation made a huge difference in fighting campus hunger. Together, we're making strides toward a brighter future for our University 💛💙

As nears its end, The Rack wants to thank everyone who donated and participated in hourly challenges! Keep an eye out for more fun challenges as the evening wraps up!💛💙

Capture the magic of your favorite WVU moment! ⭐ Reply to 's social media post at 8 p.m. on Facebook, X, or Instagram with a photo of your cherished memory for a chance to secure extra funding for your group! 📸 Don't forget to tag The Rack and use . Let's celebrate our Mountaineer pride and make this Day of Giving unforgettable! 💙💛

Calling all pet lovers! 🐾 Between 7 and 8 p.m., share a photo of your furry friend(s) sporting WVU gear on social media! Get creative and show off your pet's Mountaineer spirit. Don't forget to include and tag The Rack! Let's see those adorable pets rocking the blue and gold! 💙💛

Ready to show your Mountaineer pride? Share your favorite photo of you with a Mountaineer or your favorite WVU mascot photo between 2 to 3 p.m. today! Make sure to use and tag The Rack! WVU will select three of the best to earn additional funding. Let's make this Day of Giving memorable💛💙

New to supporting WVU? Now's the perfect time to start during ! Every contribution counts, no matter the size! The top three groups with the most first-time donor gifts between noon and 1 p.m. will earn extra funding!💰 Head to linktr.ee/WVUTheRack to find out how to donate!

📸Share your cherished campus photos on social media between 9 and 10 a.m to help The Rack fight campus hunger. Make sure to use and tag The Rack! The top three groups with the most posts between 9 and 10 a.m. will receive extra funding!💛💙

Today is the day! Your gifts will help build a brighter future for students at West Virginia University. You can donate to The Rack through the link in our bio and don't forget to keep an eye on our stories for hourly challenges you can participate in!💛💙

Only a few more hours until starts! Keep an eye out for donation opportunities and exciting challenges you can participate in! Your contributions will help us build a brighter future for our University and alleviate hunger on campus!💛💙

⏳ Only one day left until ! Visit the link in our bio to explore the Day of Giving website, where you will find exciting challenges happening tomorrow and ways to support The Rack's mission to fight campus food insecurity. Let's build a brighter future for our students and our communities!💛💙

Get ready to make a difference and fight campus hunger this Wednesday on ! You can help fuel The Rack's mission with your donations and make a lasting impact on campus food insecurity! Click the link in our bio to find out how you can contribute💛💙

Did you know you might be eligible for SNAP benefits as a college student? 🎓 📚Reach out to our fantastic Social Work Student, Emily, for more information and assistance on resources available, or with any questions you have!