UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.– The Lion’s Pantry, the official on-campus student food pantry at Penn State’s University Park campus, invites the Penn State community to attend its Fall Open House on Friday, Sept. 9, from 4-7 p.m. to see recent renovations and new offerings.
The Lion’s Pantry completed a series of renovations throughout the summer to expand its services, including the installation of refrigeration and freezers to expand perishable food offerings.
The Lion’s Pantry Open House will occur at the Pantry’s facility on Big Hollow Rd near Lion Surplus.
For students and visitors without transportation, the campus shuttle runs weekdays until 6 p.m. and drops students off on Big Hollow Rd near the Pantry’s facilities.
Event attendees can tour the newly renovated facility during the Open House as well as learn about food insecurity through our informational postings around the market.
Guests will have the opportunity to grab some light refreshments and interact with the Student Executive Team, who will greet guests and answer questions about the Pantry throughout the event.
The Lion’s Pantry Open House will also have a collection bin for donations on site.
“This is going to be an exciting year for our organization,” Lion’s Pantry President Taylor Dorsett said. “We are focusing on increasing collaboration, both in and outside the PSU community. Join us at our Open House to learn more about what we do, meet the executive team, and to see the newly renovated Pantry!
Created in 2014 to address food insecurity within the Penn State community, The Lion’s Pantry is both student-created and student-led. The Lion’s Pantry serves every student with a valid Penn State ID with free food and household supplies — no questions asked.
The Lion’s Pantry accepts monetary and physical donations from the Penn State community to stock its shelves with unexpired, unopened, and non-perishable food and household products.
Financial gifts can be mailed to the following address:
Student Affairs Development
2601 Gateway Drive, #175
State College, PA 16801
Physical donations can be delivered to the Pantry during open hours and by appointment.
The Lion’s Pantry team is excited to continue feeding their fellow lions, providing resources for those in need and spreading awareness about food insecurity.
During the summer construction, The Lion’s Pantry operated out of a temporary location — also on Big Hollow Rd — to continue serving the student body in the State College area. However, the team is excited to operate this fall out of the renovated facility.
The Lion’s Pantry will hold open hours this fall during the following times:
- Monday from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- Wednesday from 2:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
- Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Open hours will develop throughout the semester depending on student needs and our student helpers’ availability.
Hours may change based on campus closures or other extenuating circumstances, so please follow our social media accounts for all updates!
Please contact thelionspantry@psu.edu with questions about fall operations or the upcoming Lion’s Pantry Fall Open House.
