Welcome to
the Pantry

Provided to MacEwan Students by the Students' Association of MacEwan University

LATEST PANTRY UPDATES

NEW Donation List: July 2026

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NEW Donation List: June 2026

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ADD TO YOUR CABINETS

BUILD A HAMPER TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR GROCERIES

The SAMU Pantry offers a confidential hamper for students, accessible up to twice a month, with a choice of non-perishables and/or household items. The SAMU Pantry strives to accommodate all dietary needs.

The Pantry is available to all MacEwan Students with proof of a valid student ID at pick up.

** Hampers are not provided to replace personal grocery shopping; they are to be used as support with your grocery haul **

IMPORTANT In-Person INFORMATION

In-Person Pick Ups

Open Monday to Friday 11 AM – 3:00 PM

IMPORTANT Locker INFORMATION

Locker Pick Ups

Available During Campus Open Hours

  • Hampers are to be picked up on the first floor of SAMU across from the benefits desk.
  • Students will receive an email from the locker platform containing a code. Students will need to punch in the code to unlock the lockers and retrieve their hamper.
  • Students will need to bring a bag to collect the items in their hamper request. Students must leave the cardboard box in the locker.
  • If you do not pick up your hamper within 3 business days of receiving your “Hamper Ready for Pick up” email, your hamper will be cancelled.
  • If you cannot pick up the hamper within the 3-business-day window, please contact us immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

WHO IS THIS SERVICE FOR?

The SAMU Pantry is for MacEwan University Students who pay SAMU fees during the current semester. As a SAMU member, you are eligible to receive a hamper from The Pantry up to twice per month.

DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS SERVICE?

For eligible MacEwan students, there is no cost to you to pick up a hamper. We unfortunately can not offer support to other students or community members.

DO I NEED TO USE MY STUDENT EMAIL?

Yes. If you do not use your MacEwan student email, you are not eligible for a hamper, and your request will be cancelled.

SUPPORT THE PANTRY

Are you looking to support The Pantry? There are a few different ways to support us! If you are a MacEwan student, you are welcome to sign up to volunteer with us. If you are a MacEwan Staff/Faculty or an external company looking to support us, check out ways you are able to donate!