Are you or one of your friends experiencing hunger on campus? Unfortunately, you're not alone. In a 2018 study of Marquette students, one-in-five students were identified as having experienced food insecurity during the past school year.

It is important to us that all Marquette students have the basic resources that allow them to focus on their education. There are many resources on and off campus to support students who don't have enough to eat.

Backpack Program

The Backpack Program is Marquette's confidential, on-campus food pantry providing groceries and necessary toiletries to any Marquette student who is having difficulty accessing affordable, nutritious food and other essential household items. After registering in person, students will be able to shop for a few days-worth of groceries including fresh produce, frozen meat and non-perishables and additional personal products. There are no requirements to use this free and confidential resource and no student will be turned away.

How to Access the Backpack Program:

1. Check in at the front desk. NOTE: the front door is MUID card access only, so please tap your card to unlock the door.
2. Provide the volunteer with your MUID and active Marquette email.
3. Grab a bag and shop! All participants are limited to 25 pounds per visit.

Who Can Shop at the Pantry?

• Marquette Status	How Often Can They Visit the Pantry?
  Active Marquette students	Once a week
  Current Marquette employees	Once a month
  First-year Marquette Alums	Once a month

If you have questions or concerns, please contact backpackprogram@marquette.edu.

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MarEats is a text-based alert system that sends out a notification when there is leftover food after events in the Alumni Memorial Union. The texts include what kind of food, which room, and how long it will be available. To-go containers are usually provided. 

To sign up, visit My Profile in CheckMarq, navigate to "SMS Alerts" and toggle on MarqEats.

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Swipe Out Hunger Marquette is a partnership with the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs, Marquette Dining Services, MUSG and the Office of Student Financial Aid to provide meal swipes to students. Due to the limited number of meal swipes available, the application is only open at the beginning of the semester and eligible students are randomly selected. The application will reopen next semester and will be sent to financially eligible students (based on the Net Price Calculator and FAFSA) from the Office of Student Financial Aid.

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Other food resources:

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Pantries and Community Meals

The area surrounding Marquette has many meal programs and pantries that are discreet and respectful. If you are worried about being self-conscious, know that at some of these sites, student volunteers routinely enjoy a meal alongside guests.

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Many Thanks to Our Generous Donors!

We are extremely grateful for the support of our many generous donors. This program could not exist without your financial support. If you are interested in making a donation to the Backpack Program, please click here.