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The Store

The Store

Xavier University's On-Campus Food Pantry

What We Are

The Store is Xavier Univeristy's campus food pantry, located in the Village yard and managed by Care Management Services. Like a grocery store, The Store allows students to "shop" for their needs, but all items are available to students free of charge. The Store is open daily from 8:00 am - 11:00 pm to all students by swiping with their Xavier One Pass at the entrance door. Accessing The Store is completely confidential. 

Can’t make it to The Store? There are 4 Satellite Stores on campus, providing essentials to students across different campus offices:

    • Capt. Phil H. Bucklew Veteran and Military Family Center (CLC 529)
    • Student Success Center (CLC 530)
    • Commuter Lounge (GSC 320)
    • Center of Diversity and Inclusion (GSC 280)

Follow us on Instagram at @thestorexu for additional updates. 

How We Work

The Store is stocked with food (fresh, frozen, non-perishable), hygiene, and select household products. The Store is available to all students whether you live on campus or off campus. Xavier students can access our space by swiping in with their Xavier One Pass. When utilizing the space, we ask that all students complete the intake form on Engage XU (found on QR code flyers throughout the space). Our Basic Needs Graduate Assistant is available during office hours to greet you and walk you through the intake process. Once you sign in, grab a bag and shop to your desired needs.

Why We're Here

Even in an environment as comfortable and accommodating as our campus, real needs still exist. A sudden change in finances could result in a student needing to choose between buying books, paying rent and tuition, or purchasing food.

In a survey conducted by The Hope Center in 2021, it was found that food insecurity impacted 29% of students at 4-year institutions like Xavier.

Since 2016, Xavier professor, Dr. Kandi Stinson, has researched food insecurity to assess the prevalence of food insecurity among Xavier undergraduate students living off-campus or in on-campus apartments through her Sociology course. The research utilizes the USDA’s food insecurity scale and definition, “a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life”. The 16 Xavier campus survey found that among 898 students who completed the survey, 23% were food insecure, including nearly 11% who were experiencing hunger. In 2022, the campus survey found that among 349 students who completed the survey, 29% were food insecure. 41% of the students identified as first-generation. 50% of the students identified as a student of color.

How You Can Help Us

The Store is sustained through the generosity of donations. To donate, you can:

  • Give monetary donations directly on our webpage by clicking “Donate Now” on the left navigation pane.
  • Send highly-requested items from The Store's Amazon wishlist that ship directly to The Store. The shipping address is 3800 Victory Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45207 
  • Please email us at thestore@xavier.edu if you are interested in hosting a donation drive so that products and/or proceeds directly benefit The Store.
  • We ask that if you wish to drop off donation items, you email us at thestore@xavier.edu to schedule a drop-off appointment. Items should not be used or past their expiration dates.

Did you know!?

The Store is part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Simply link your Kroger Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions benefit “The Store- Xavier University” as the organization you choose! For more information on how to link your Shopper’s Card, visit https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards 

Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.

Food security is everyone’s responsibility! Are you a faculty member interested in engaging students in building awareness and reducing basic needs insecurity? The Store is available for collaborative opportunities: service projects, class presentations, and class projects to create sustainable, equitable practices to meet the needs of all Xavier students. Email thestore@xavier.edu to connect with the Assistant Director on ideas to engage your class.