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COLONEL CLOSET PANTRY

MISSION

The mission of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Colonel Closet Pantry is to provide supplemental food, household, and hygiene items at no cost to university community members who may be experiencing food and/or financial insecurities.

ABOUT THE COLONEL PANTRY

The Colonel Closet Pantry provides needed support helping to ensure that no one within the university community has to choose between food and other basic needs. Through collaborative partnerships with , , and a generous donation from the Danos Family Foundation, ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ is able to provide the university community with 24 hr. access to food and supplies located in the Colonel Closet Pantry. This effort is supported by the Division of Student Affairs and is operated by the Office of Case Management.

HOW DOES IT WORK

The Colonel Closet Pantry is a red cupboard located inside of the Brady Clubhouse common space and is a part of the Colonel Closet program. Any ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ student, faculty, or staff member can access the pantry any day or time where they can select as many items as needed at no cost. We ask that shoppers are respectful and take only what they need that will be used in a short period of time. It is essential that each visitor use their phone to scan and complete the QR code located on the Colonel Closet Pantry door to assist with reporting requirements for our partners and inventory management. For your protection, there is also 24 hr. surveillance of the area.

*NOTE~Additional perishable and nonperishable food items are available inside of the Colonel Closet during hours of operation. Please check the Colonel Closet website for hours of operation.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • The Bayou Community Foundation works with our local food banks and pantries to ensure that everyone who is in need of food has the access and resources they need. Up to date details on location of food distribution sites including times and contact information for Lafourche, Terrebonne, and GrandÌýIsle are located at this link:Ìý
  • is a map of food pantries nationwide. Enable your current location or search around your ZIP code to learn about free food assistance programs near you.
  • is a directory for food banks, soup kitchens, and non-profit organizations committed to fighting hunger. Search by state to see what’s available near you.
  • is a service network that provides free information and referral to human/social service agencies. Individuals can call and receive confidential information and referrals appropriate to their needs including where to receive emergency food.

LOCATION & HOURS

The Colonel Closet Pantry is located inside of the Brady Clubhouse common space and is a part of the Colonel Closet program.

The Colonel Closet Pantry is open 24/7 to all current ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ students, faculty and staff.

For more information, email colonelcloset@nicholls.edu or call the Office of Case Management @ 985.493.2529.