Emergency Food Cache
Wellness and Basic Needs Initiative
UAA Wellness and Basic Needs initiatives aim to reduce barriers, increase accessibility to basic needs and support students at UAA. Basic needs are considered essential elements for survival, such as food and water, hygiene products, clothing and shelter.
We understand that students may need extra support and supplies while attending college and we are here to help aid students with both academic and social success.
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Emergency Food Cache Bags
Students in need of emergency food can visit the UAA Student Health and Counseling Center’s front desk in Rasmuson Hall (RH) 120 to request a free food bag from the Emergency Food Cache. The bags include shelf stable and easy-to-prepare packaged foods. Bags are intended to last for three days for one person.
*Food bags are also available in the Seawolf Essentials Center (hyperlink) and Gorsuch Commons Information Desk
Have dietary restrictions or need more assistance? Check out the Seawolf Food Pantry!
Donate Today to the Cache
Donate to the Cache today! The University of Alaska Anchorage recognizes students’ need for food assistance. 40-45% of students experience food insecurity while in college. The Emergency Food Cache is operated solely from monetary donations to provide students with this resource. Interested in helping to maintain this wonderful program? All donations go directly to helping our UAA students!
Donations are accepted on a secure website or via mail. We are grateful for any financial donations to aid in student success.
Click here to be redirected to the secure University of Alaska Foundation website
Mail:
University of Alaska Foundation
1815 Bragaw St. Suite 203
Anchorage, AK 99508
Checks are payable to University of Alaska Foundation.
Memo: #20903 Emergency Food Cache
We are grateful for any financial donations to help our students be successful in their academics!
Seawolf Essentials Center
If you or another Seawolf are in need of basic needs items, the Seawolf Essentials Center is here for you! Located in the Student Union Hub in office 142L. This resource has everything a Seawolf could need to stay well. Available resources include dental, body, and menstrual hygiene items, safer sex supplies, cold weather and wellness supplies and emergency food bags. Seawolf Essentials is open Tuesday through Thursday from 9-10 am and Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-3 pm.
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Wellness Wagon
Ever need a snack break while studying? Look out for the wellness wagon! Once per week, the Health Promotion Team travels along the spine with a wagon full of snacks, electrolyte drink powders, hygiene items, and more. We spread good vibes and good information about health and wellness on campus. Take what you need; all items are free.
Menstrual Baskets
When your monthly visitor arrives early, the Health Promotion Team has got you covered! Menstrual baskets are stocked with pads and tampons for all flow types. Find them near the sinks in all womens’ bathrooms of the following buildings: Rasmuson Hall (RH), Student Union (SU), Social Science Building (SSB), and ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building (CPISB). Products are also available in the Seawolf Essentials Center in the Student Union Hub and at the Student Health and Counseling Center in Rasmuson Hall 120.
