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Monetary Donations

Monetary donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. You can donate online or by mail-in check.

online donation

Make checks out to "Brandeis University" and include "Food Pantry" in the memo section of the check. Send them to:

RE: Food Pantry
Institutional Advancement, MS 126
Brandeis University
415 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453

Food Donations

The Brandeis Food Pantry is not currently accepting individual donations of any kind from our community members, while we determine the best way to ensure the safety of our community as it related to COVID-19. 

Thank you for your interest in donating to the Brandeis food pantry. Please ensure all food items are unopened and nonexpired. We are requesting that you please prioritize toiletry and personal hygiene item donations. 

Recommended Hygiene Items 
- Deodorants  (Spray/Roll-on)
-Sanitary Pads
- Bar Soap/ Gels
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Shaving Stick
- Tampons

Recommended Items

  • Applesauce
  • Canned fruit
  • Canned soups
  • Canned tomatoes/sauce
  • Canned vegetables
  • Cereal bars
  • Chickpeas, lentils, beans (canned or dry)
  • Crackers
  • Nuts
  • Oatmeal (individual packets)
  • Potatoes, yams, onion, garlic and ginger root
  • Raisins and other dried fruits
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Tuna or chicken (canned)

Dropoff Locations

  • Graduate Student Center conference room, Kutz 102
  • 60 Turner Street, 1st Floor Entrance to BOLLI 
  • Student Activities Office, Shapiro Campus Center 203

Collection Form

Please complete the form below to let us know what food was donated, and by which groups or individuals.

Fill out my online form.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are needed to pick up food from the Greater Boston Food Bank on a weekly basis and/or to staff the food pantry on campus. If interested, please contact foodpantry@brandeis.edu