The Maverick Pantry is committed to creating and maintaining equitable access to food and essential items so that all members of the University Community can thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Education, support, and advocacy are the pillars that guide our mission in alleviating food insecurity within our Maverick community.
Below are the following services we offer.
If you are a student parent facing food insecurity, please know that the Maverick Panty team is here to support you. We have a fully stocked section dedicated to baby food and formula, bottles, bibs, diapers, wipes, blankets, small toys, and many more items. We are here to support not only you but your family as well.
Students who demonstrate financial need and cannot afford their cap and gown are encouraged to email EAF@UTA.EDU to inquire if cap and gowns are available to rent for graduation ceremony. Cap and gown rentals are available based on donations received.
Students who are experiencing food insecurity can utilize the Maverick Pantry to shop for food essentials, toiletry items, and school supplies. Hours of operation vary throughout the year. In between semesters, the Maverick Pantry restocks and organizes inventory requiring abbreviated services. Shopping appointments can be made by emailing us at eaf@uta.edu. For additional support, please refer to the Food Resources section for more information. Period product locations at UTA can be found here: Locations Food, toiletry, and school supply options vary based on donations received. All items are free of cost to shoppers. UTA students, faculty, and staff may utilize the pantry. Mavericks must have their MAV ID to utilize Maverick Pantry services.
Please follow us on Instagram to stay-up-to-date on Maverick Pantry events, announcements, and educational information. Our handle is: @UTAMAVERICKPANTRY
Pocket Pantries
The purpose of the Pocket Pantry program is to provide temporary relief to UTA students in need who are experiencing food insecurity by providing immediate access to non-perishable food and toiletries before directing them to additional support resources on campus. Pocket Pantries are located across campus in 3 locations. For questions, contact eaf@uta.edu.
Locations:
Emergency Bags
Emergency bags of non-perishable food and hygiene items will be available in various departments around campus. This serves as immediate relief for students in need of food while the Maverick Pantry is closed.
Emergency Bag Locations:
Find Food Map
Tarrant Area Food Bank distributes food to pantries and other nonprofits across North Texas who are ready to serve those in need. If you or your loved ones need food, use the link below to find a local food pantry. Input their address, and it will locate the nearest food pantry around you. Depending on which one you pick, these pantries will also have rent & utility assistance, clothing, and other services. Find a Food Pantry in the North Texas Area with TAFB
RED Bus
Our friends at Tarrant Area Food Bank have RED Bus events all around Arlington and Fort Worth! The purpose of the R.E.D. Bus is to provide resource assistance, nutrition education and nutritious food to communities with high levels of food insecurity. They facilitate the delivery of these resources through benefits enrollment (SNAP, CHIP, TANF, Healthy Texas Woman, WIC and Medicaid) and emergency food relief. Students can click the link if they are interested and view their scheduled events. RED Bus - Tarrant Area Food Bank
DONATE TO THE MAVERICK PANTRY
The Maverick Pantry greatly appreciates campus and community partners donations. Without you, this would not be possible! If you would like to make a monetary donation to the pantry, please do that here:
If you would like to shop our Amazon Wish List, please do that here:
If you have gently used professional development clothing and or cap and gowns you would like to donate to the Maverick Pantry, please email eaf@uta.edu.
