From 12th July to 2nd August 2025, we're asking for your help in donating essential non-perishable food items or making a monetary donation to support The Food Pantry.

At Convocation's recent Alumni Council meeting, the Student Guild President, Nikhi Talluri, discussed how the cost-of-living-crisis ?continues to impact many UWA students— some of whom are struggling to meet basic needs such as food and hygiene items.

In response to the rising need, Convocation has partnered with Nikhi and the Student Guild to deliver a winter food drive to support The Food Pantry.

Located in the heart of the Student Guild, The Food Pantry operates on a no-questions-asked basis, allowing students to select a range of non-perishable food items and everyday products like soap and sanitary products.

The Guild's creation of The Food Pantry this year was in response to the need for assistance surging? from 126 in 2022 to over 1,900 in 2024. The need has never been greater.

This is our chance, as UWA graduates, to give back and support students during this challenging time.

Key Details

The food drive will begin on campus during the winter break — making use of available parking.

Donation boxes will be placed at the entrances of the Guild Student Central and Reid Library where you are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items and essentials(a list of suggested items is below).

DONATION DATES

Saturday July 12th 2025 - Sunday August 2nd 2025

FOOD DROP-OFF POINTS

2 Locations:

• Guild Student Central - check inside for food donation box
• Reid Library main entrance - check inside for food donation box?

You can use the loading bays in the car parks for 30 mins free of charge (only available for use of loading or unloading your donations).

Car park 5 (see parking map) is the closest to Reid library. If you are staying longer, you can use the yellow visitor areas in car park 5. The cost is $3 per hour & the code is 32003.

Shopping list

• Rice - 1kg packs
• Pasta and noodles
• Canned vegetables (corn, peas, beans etc)
• Canned tuna or sardines
• Pasta sauce or tomato paste
• Long-life milk and non-dairy alternatives (soy, oat)
• Tea, coffee, or drinking chocolate
• Breakfast cereal or oats
• Plain flour and sugar (small packs)
• Biscuits/muesli

Thank you for your support of our students, now and always.