Food Insecurity Resources

The Dean of Students Office has two resources based on-campus locations that are designed to help support students experiencing food and hygiene insecurity.

Interested in Donating?

Check out all the options to donate to the Campus Food Pantries Donations below.

Requesting Access to Pantries

Those who need access to the Captain’s Cupboard Food Pantry or the Eagle Essentials Food Pantry will begin by signing up to access the food pantry. Once you sign up you will need to log in and complete the registration form. Please see the image below to follow the steps.

Sign Up with PantrySoft

  • Step 1: Go to the PantrySoft website on your mobile device.
  • Step 2: Click on the “Sign up” button to create your PantrySoft account.
  • Step 3: A menu will appear. Fill in your information to register in the system, then click “Return to login.”
    • Make sure your Eagle ID is entered correctly.
  • Step 4: Log in for the first time and complete the required registration form.

Eagle Essentials Food Pantry

The Eagle Essentials Food Pantry is officially open in its new location William Center 2010. Please plan to visit during the hours of operation below or contact us at the information below if you need to access the food pantry.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday – Friday: 10 am – 4pm

Contact Information

Captain’s Cupboard Food Pantry

The Captain’s Cupboard is officially open in its new location Student Success Complex Building room 1022. Please plan to visit them during the hours of operation below or contact them at the information below if you need to access the food pantry.

Hours of Operation

  • Captain’s Cupboard: Monday – Friday: 10am – 4pm
  • Liberty Campus Captain’s Cupboard: Monday -Thursday 10am-4pm

Contact Information

Campus Food Pantry Resources

The Captain’s Cupboard and Eagle Essentials Food Pantries are dedicated to providing hygiene and non-perishable food items for Georgia Southern University students who seek aid.

The Captain’s Cupboard  Food Pantry located on the Armstrong campus is a resource for the Armstrong and Liberty Center campuses that helps students, faculty, and staff who are in need of supplementary food items, hygiene products, and menstrual products.  This initiative was started through a donation made to the Armstrong location and can only serve students, faculty, and staff on the Armstrong and Liberty campuses.

An Eagle Essentials Food Pantry located on the Statesboro campus is a resource that helps students, faculty, and staff who are in need of supplementary food items, hygiene products, and menstrual products.  This initiative has been established by the Dean of Students Office.  Students, faculty, and staff who are affiliated with any of the Georgia Southern campuses can request to access resources at the Statesboro location.

To learn more about the Food Pantries on the Georgia Southern Campuses:

Those who need access to the Captain’s Cupboard Food Pantry or the Eagle Essentials Food Pantry will begin by signing up to access the food pantry. Once you sign up you will need to log in and complete the registration form. Please see the image below to follow the steps.

  • Step 1: Go to the PantrySoft website on your mobile device.
  • Step 2: Click on the “Sign up” button to create your PantrySoft account.
  • Step 3: A menu will appear. Fill in your information to register in the system, then click “Return to login.”
    • Make sure your Eagle ID is entered correctly.
  • Step 4: Log in for the first time and complete the required registration form.

Do you identify with any of the statements below? If so, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance.

  • I am skipping meals due to lack of funding.
  • I worry that my food will run out before I get money to buy more.
  • I have had to choose to pay bills or obtain shelter (and other basic needs) instead of eating regularly.
  • I have lost weight because I do not have enough money for food.
  • I am homeless or recently became homeless.
  • I have recently lost my job or have experienced loss of hours.
  • I have experienced a life altering event that has affected my ability to purchase staple food items.
  •  My family is experiencing hardship and is unable to provide staple food items.
  • I am struggling in my course work due to hunger.

We understand that everyone’s situation is different, and everyone has different needs. Any questions can be directed to the contacts listed below.  Our goal is to support you during your time of need as a food program and connect you to other campus and community resources.

Donations are always greatly appreciated to help all programs continue to operate. If you wish to donate to the pantry, please bring any items to the Dean of Students Office on either campus or visit our Amazon wishlist and have them shipped directly to us.

Please note that we cannot take any items that are expired, opened, or missing labels.

If you have questions about donating to the Captian’s Cupboard please contact Cherie Gaume by email at armdeanofstudents@georgiasouthern.edu or by phone at 912-344-2514.

Please click the link below to be directed to the Captain’s Cupboard Amazon Wishlist.

To make a monetary donation to the Captain’s Cupboard please visit our donation website. You also can make a check out to AS3112 Captain’s Cupboard and deliver the check to the Dean of Students Office.

  • Snack items:
    • Chips
    • Cookies
    • Fruit snacks
    • Fruit cups
  • Pasta:
    • Pasta noodles
    • Pasta sauces
    • Ramen noodles
    • Cup of Noodles
  • Breakfast items:
    • Pop Tarts
    • Cereal
    • Breakfast bars
  • Other popular items:
    • Hormel Complete meals
    • Mac and cheese
    • Soups
    • Canned tuna and chicken
    • Microwavable sides
    • Fruit cups
    • Hamburger Helper
    • Water / bottled juice
  • Household items:
    • Laundry detergent
    • Paper towels / napkins
    • Dish soap
  • Toiletry items:
    • Toilet paper
    • Shampoo / conditioner / body wash
    • Toothpaste / toothbrush
    • Deodorant (male & female)

If you have questions about donating to the Eagle Essentials Food Pantry please contact Casey Weaver by email at deanofstudents@georgiasouthern.edu or phone at 912-478-3326.

Please click the link below to be directed to the Eagle Essentials Amazon Wishlist.

To make a monetary donation to the Eagle Essentials Food Pantry please visit our donation website. You also can make a check out to GS0772 Eagle Essentials Food Pantry and deliver the check to the Dean of Students Office.

  • Canned or pouched meat (Spam, tuna fish, pork, chicken, salmon, Vienna sausages)
  • Rice (instant or bagged)
  • Pasta noodles (spaghetti, elbow, rotini, etc.)
  • Pasta sauce
  • Ramen noodles
  • Pancake mix
  • Syrup
  • Granola bars
  • Soups
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Body wash
  • Shampoo / conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Lotion
  • Liquid dish soap
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Laundry pods
  • Gallon sized Ziploc bags

Donation instructions:
Bring any donations to Williams Center – Room 2010.

When dropping off a donation, please include your name, organization, or information so we can recognize your donation.