Food Pantry

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The Southeastern Lion Pantry is operated by the Office for Student Engagement with
the help of student workers and volunteers. The mission of the Lion Pantry is to provide
perishable and non-perishable items to any active Southeastern student who are in
need of services. We are located in McGehee Hall, Room 109.

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*Appointments are no longer accepted

Current Southeastern students must present their Southeastern ID and may visit the
pantry twice each week. During each visit, persons may obtain ten items, with a maximum
of twenty items each week. Of these items, no more than three of the same item may
be selected. Certain items, such as milk, bread, and toiletries, have limited quantities
for each visit.

Need Help?

On-campus Resources

  • Lion Traxx Shuttle Grocery Trips

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  • Swipe Out Hunger

Swipe Out Hunger is a program to help address food insecurity on college campuses.
It allows for meal swipes to be donated from meal plans and dispersed to students
in need. You can find more information about donating and receiving meal swipes here.

Off-Campus Resources

  • Weekly FREE Hot Meals provided by local ministries

*Southeastern is not responsible for this resource

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  • Our Daily Bread

Our Daily Bread is a local food bank that has faithfully served the disadvantaged
of Tangipahoa Parish since 1999. Their mission is to alleviate hunger and make an
eternal impact by sharing kindness and compassion with everyone who is in need. Visit
their website for more information.

Want To Help?

1. Amazon wishlist

Purchase items from our Amazon wishlist and have them shipped directly to the University. 

2. Items donation

Drop off items to the Food Pantry during its operational hours listed above.
Items needed include:
  • Shelf/powdered milk
  • Cereal
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Bread
  • Pasta (canned, cooked, and uncooked)
  • Ramen noodles
  • Rice-A-Roni
  • Mac & Cheese (cup and box)
  • Ravioli, spaghetti, and meatballs (canned and microwavable cups)
  • Yogurt
  • Rice
  • Vienna sausage
  • Protein/granola bar
  • Snacks
  • Chips
  • Canned chicken
  • Packs of cheese
  • Yogurt
  • Bagel
  • Cream cheese
  • Deli meat
  • Frozen dinners
  • Microwave meals

3. Monetary donation

Make a monetary donation to Southeastern’s Foundation Office. 

4. Volunteer

To volunteer at the Lion Pantry, please complete this form. 

5. Adopt The Pantry Initiative

Adopt the Lion Pantry – Spring 2024 Registration Form

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We would like to recognize the groups who have joined us in this initiative
  • Flipside Dance
  • Phi Mu
  • Office of Student Acessibility Services
  • Office of Graduate Studies
  • Controller’s Office
  • Crossroads Church
 
Contact [email protected]to receive more information. Appointments are no longer accepted.

Contact Us

McGehee Hall, Room 109
South Ned McGehee Dr
Hammond, LA 70401
 
Monday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday closed