The FRIENDS of the University Pantry at Purdue Fort Wayne

The FRIENDS of the University Pantry at Purdue Fort Wayne opened in 2017 to address food insecurity for college students and community members in Fort Wayne. The pantry provides a variety of frozen, packaged, and canned foods along with personal hygiene products to anyone in need, with no proof of income required. Supported primarily through community donations and partnerships rather than university funding, the pantry serves approximately 9,000 individuals annually and operates as a resource dedicated to helping both Purdue Fort Wayne students and local residents facing food insecurity.