Basic Needs Student Support

The Open Seat – Donation Guide

What to Donate

The Open Seat food pantry accepts food items and hygiene products that have not been opened, are not damaged, and are not expired.

Learn more about our most needed items and other acceptable items below.

Please contact openseat@asm.wisc.edu if you have any questions.

This is a list of our current, most needed items.

  • Hygiene Products (Menstrual products, toothpaste, toothbrushes, bars of face or body soap, deodorant)
  • Canned proteins (fish, chicken, beans)
  • Grocery bags (plastic bags, paper bags, reusable totes)
  • Meals in a box/quick meals (Hamburger Helper, Ramen, Pasta Roni, etc.)
  • Canned fruits 
  • Single-serve snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, etc.)

 

We accept the following non-perishable items and more.

  • Beans (Dried or Canned)
  • Broth/Stock
  • Oils (Vegetable, Corn, Canola)
  • Condiments
  • Canned Fruits and Vegetables
  • Canned Soups
  • Noodles (Wheat, Rice)
  • Grains (Rice, Oats)
  • Quick Meals (Ramen, Mac and Cheese)
  • Non-Perishable Proteins (Canned tuna, chicken, spam)
  • Seasoning
  • Baking Items (Flour, Sugar)
  • Sweeteners (Maple Syrup, Honey)
  • Snacks (Chips, Granola Bars)
  • Peanut Butter and Jelly

We also accept hygiene products and household essentials.

  • Paper Products (Towels, Toilet Paper, Tissues)
  • Soap (Hand Soap, Body Soap)
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

Where to Donate – Donation Bin Map

How to Use: Click on one of the icons. Find more information about this donation bin and its location on the tab on the left.

Know Before You Go: Check the hours of each location before you go. Please only donate unopened, non-perishable, undamaged items.

If you have any questions, please email openseat@asm.wisc.edu.

Other Ways to Support Food Access on Campus

Host a Donation Drive

Is your organization interested in hosting a food or hygiene product donation drive for the Open Seat Food Pantry? 

Please contact openseat.outreach@asm.wisc.edu.

Other Ways to Donate

Are you interested in supporting the Open Seat through volunteering or monetary donations? Do you want to help support other food access organizations that work with students? Learn more about donating your time, money, and/or resources.