Blazer Kitchen seeks to promote food security at UAB
Since its creation in March 2017, Blazer Kitchen—an on-campus food pantry designed to address food insecurity amongst UAB employees, students and referred patients—has provided enough food for over 882,000 meals. In the last year, Blazer Kitchen has provided over 145,000 meals to over 2,400 students, 300 employees, and 300 patients facing food insecurity.
Blazer Kitchen is supported by the UAB Benevolent Fund with the purpose of increasing food security in the Blazer family by providing healthy food, resources and referrals to members and their families, all while making sure those who visit are treated with dignity, compassion and integrity. Members of the UAB community can shop at Blazer Kitchen just as they would at a grocery store but at no cost. Blazer Kitchen offers multiple convenient locations around campus and has engaged over 1,200 student volunteers in the fight against hunger at UAB.
Blazer Kitchen Location Information
| 1613 Building, 1613 11th Ave S | Hill Student Center, suite 303 |
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| Hours for Student, Employee, and Patient Shoppers: Shopping Twice a Month Wednesday 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Hours for Student Shoppers Only: Monday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Phone Number: (205) 996-2040 | Phone Number: (205) 975-9509 |
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| Additional Information: This location serves UAB Students, Employees, and Referred Patients. Appointments are required (log in with Blazer ID and strong password) the Sunday before your requested appointment date. Walkins are not able to be accommodated. For guidance, please view this instructional video. Free parking is available in the lot beside the building. UAB Students and Employees must bring their ONE card to shop. Patient Shoppers must bring a referral letter from their clinic to shop. |
Additional Information: This location serves UAB students only. Appointments are required (login with Blazer ID and strong password). Walkins will be accommodated as able. Individuals who come to shop should find available street parking. |