USF Food Pantries

Overview

With the coronavirus pandemic, many of our students have jobs that have been suspended due to closures or limited hours of operation and therefore are experiencing loss of income. To assist those who cannot afford groceries, the food pantries on each of our campuses are ramping up operations in anticipation of the increased need by our students. To have food delivered to the campus pantry of your choice, please use the Amazon Wish List on the individual campus site.

To make a contribution to any of the pantries, please use the links below:

USF Tampa Feed-A-Bull Pantry

USF St. Petersburg Support-A-Bull Market

USF Sarasota-Manatee Support-A-Bull Pantry

Food Donations

With the continued uncertainty at this time, the need for food assistance amongst students continues to increase on our campuses. To help meet this increased demand, we are holding a donation drive of non-perishable items that are unopened, within expiration dates and dent-free. To have food delivered directly to the food pantry by Amazon, please use our Wish List.

Requested non-perishable items for USF Food Pantries*:

• Boxed/shelf-stable milk
• Canisters of oats
• Canned beans
• Canned fruit
• Canned meats (chicken, tuna, etc.)
• Canned vegetables (besides green beans)
• Cereal
• Macaroni and cheese
• Pasta sauce
• Pasta
• Peanut butter
• Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, bar soap, deodorant, etc.)
• Recycle bags
• Rice
• Sanitary supplies for employees: wipes, liquid soap, sanitizer, gloves
• Soup (preferably not condensed)

*Please ensure all items are unopened, within expiration dates and dent-free.

Drop-off Sites

On each of our campuses, there is one site set up for individuals to drop off non-perishable items Monday - Friday. There is a box at each location, which allows for no contact between those dropping off items and USF staff. Drop-off times on each campus vary and are detailed below.

USF Tampa Campus

Student Services Building (SVC) Breezeway (Beginning Aug. 24, SVC 0002)
4202 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL 33620

Google Directions  |  Apple Directions (proceed south of the Marshall Student Center after parking)

Employee Donations — collection bin accessible whenever SVC building is open

Monday: 2–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.–Noon
Wednesday: 1–4 p.m.
Thursday: 3–6 p.m.
Friday: Closed

USF St. Petersburg Campus

University Police Department (FPF 105)
530 3rd Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus

FCCI Main Rotunda Main Entryway
8350 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243

Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Distribution

Each food pantry has established systems for distribution of food to limit contact.

USF Tampa Feed-A-Bull Pantry
Students can pick up pre-packaged bags containing a variety of food and personal hygiene products during open hours after completing an intake form when they arrive.

Hours of Operation:
Monday: 2–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.–Noon
Wednesday: 1–4 p.m.
Thursday: 3–6 p.m.
Friday: Closed

USF St. Petersburg Support-A-Bull Market
Students can request pre-packaged bags by completing an online form.

Hours of Operation:
Monday: 3–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8–10 a.m. and 3–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 12:15–2:15 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.
Friday: 8–10 a.m.

USF Sarasota-Manatee Support-A-Bull Pantry
Students can view an inventory and complete an intake form online to indicate their item preferences from the pantry. A staff member will confirm the pantry items within 48 hours and coordinate a pick-up day and time with the student. Students then pick up their prepackaged items via curbside delivery by staff during their hours of operation.

Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.