As the holiday season approaches, many members of our Clemson community are facing financial challenges and struggling to meet basic needs. Student Affairs is hosting a food drive to support The Nook, Clemson University’s employee food pantry, and we invite faculty and staff to help make a difference.
The Nook provides essential food, household items, hygiene products, and school supplies to employees experiencing hardship. Right now, pantry shelves are running low, and every donation can help support a colleague in need.
How to Donate
Donation bins are available at two convenient campus locations:
- Fike Recreation Center
- Hendrix Student Center Reservations Desk
Prefer to shop online? Donate directly through The Nook’s Amazon Wish List:
- Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QXQIHN4WCVYM?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_6Km4ziyUZWBvX
Monetary donations are also welcomed and allow The Nook to purchase items as needs arise:
- Give Online: https://iamatiger.clemson.edu/giving/the-nook
Most Needed Items
Non-Perishable Foods
- Canned soups, pasta, broth, meats, fruits, and vegetables
- Flour, sugar, and cooking oil
- Pasta, pasta sauce, rice, beans, instant potatoes, and breadcrumbs
- Tea, coffee, and shelf-stable milk
- Salt, pepper, herbs, and spices
- Cereal, popcorn, crackers, cookies, dried fruit, and snacks
- Ketchup, mustard, pickles, and relish
- Gluten-free food items
- Baby formula and baby food
Household Items
- Toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and tissues
- Cleaning supplies, dish soap, laundry detergent, and trash bags
- Can openers, cups, and assorted utensils
School Supplies
- Pencils, pens, and paper
- Binders and notebooks
- Textbooks and educational materials
Hygiene Products
- Shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant
- Feminine hygiene products
- Diapers and baby wipes
- Razors and shaving cream
Every Donation Matters
Whether you donate a few pantry staples, purchase items from the wish list, or make a financial contribution, your generosity helps ensure that Clemson employees and their families have access to essential resources during the holidays and throughout the year.
Together, we can help fill The Nook’s shelves and support colleagues when they need it most.
