The UIRA has made a commitment to support the Food Pantry at Iowa, and members are encouraged to provide financial support.

About the Food Pantry

The Food Pantry at Iowa is a student-led organization dedicated to providing nutritious food and essential items to University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff in need, while combating food insecurity through education and advocacy. Visit the Food Pantry's website to learn more.

Ways to help

Donate through Amazon

The Food Pantry accepts donations via their Amazon Wish List. If you purchase something on this list, it gets shipped right to them—no hassle at all for you.

Make a monetary gift to the Food Pantry

If you would like to donate money to the food pantry, please mail a check or donate online.

You can mail a check to:
University of Iowa Center for Advancement
P.O. Box 4550
Iowa City, IA 52244-4550

Please make the check payable to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and include the Student Life Food Insecurity Support Fund in the memo.

Exterior view of the Food Pantry at Iowa
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UIRA's Food Pantry benefit - a big success!

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the UIRA held a special event at Tavern Blue to raise funds for the Food Pantry at Iowa. Members, their guests, and the general public were invited to attend, and musical entertainment was provided by the popular local band, HomeBrewed. Total donations are still being tallied, but it's evident that the fundraiser was a success! 

Read a Daily Iowan article about the event and view a gallery of photos taken that evening.