The Sunbird Pantry is a valuable resource for the FPU community. All students can prepare a box of meal items once a week and receive additional resources for healthy and sustainable living. To receive a prepared box, students will email food.pantry2@students.fresno.edu to select their items and schedule a time for pick up on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10 am and 3 pm.
The Sunbird Pantry is staffed by FPU students and operates on donations from staff, faculty, alumni, and community partners. When making a donation, please take the following into consideration:
- Expiration Dates – expired items cannot be accepted.
- Packaging – items that are damaged, open, or previously used cannot be accepted.
- Canned Goods – please consider cans that can be easily opened as most students do not have access to can openers.
- Donation Times – please donate items on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm so they can be received and inventoried by our student staff. Please do not leave donations outside the pantry as it may attract unwanted guests.
Suggested Donation Items
*Monetary donations are also accepted. Visit this link, select “Other” and enter “Sunbird Pantry” in the text box
Rice and Grains
- White/brown rice
- Bulgur, quinoa, couscous or farro
- Pasta (whole grain, rice noodles, egg noodles, gluten-free/vegan options)
Canned Goods
- Chicken broth
- Beans (pinto, chickpeas, black)
- Vegetables (hominy, corn, green beans)
- Olives or capers
- Chiles (chipotle, pickled jalapeños)
- Salsas
- Tomatoes
- Red peppers
- Tuna, salmon or chicken
- Anchovies
Baking
- Flour (all purpose, whole wheat)
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Evaporated milk
Refrigerator & Freezer Items
- Milk (whole, almond, soy, etc.)
- Yogurt
- Eggs
- Cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Butter
- Frozen fruit (berries, peaches, mangoes, etc.)
- Frozen vegetables (peas, spinach, corn, etc.)
Fresh Produce
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Bell peppers
- Broccoli or cauliflower
- Carrots
- Lemons
- Spinach, kale or chard
- Ginger
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Tomatoes
Snacks and Cereals
- Crackers
- Tortillas
- Cookies/biscuits
- Pretzels
- Marshmallows
- Popcorn
- Dried fruit
- Nut butters (peanut, almond, cashew)
- Seeds (sunflower, hem, flax, chia)
- Breakfast cereal
- Applesauce
- Oatmeal
Toiletries
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Feminine products
- Razors
- Deodorant