By Jemi Weldon (DCA Intern, Student Affairs Marketing & Communications)

 Blazer Kitchen at Hill Student Center is an invaluable resource for any UAB student experiencing food insecurity, or financial need. Debbie Morgette, Assistant Director of UAB Student Assistance & Support stated “Blazer Kitchen at the Hill Student Center provides meals, programs, and more for over 2,000 students every semester. We thank our community partners as well as individuals who continue to help our department fuel its mission of support students.”” 

Blazer Kitchen receives food via the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama and UAB Campus Dining, as well as donation items from community members. Keeping this resource stocked throughout the year not only supports students in the UAB community, but shows the solidarity here between students, staff, and organizations. 

Looking for other opportunities to support students? Assist shoppers, stock shelves, and sort products by volunteering! Go to BlazerPulse and sign up for a Blazer Kitchen volunteer shift. Want to support in other ways? Purchased items can be dropped off at Suite 303, or avoid in-store shopping by using the department’s Amazon wish list.

Preferred Donation Items

• Food:
  • Breakfast bars
  • Cereal
  • Canned food (fruit, vegetables, meat, etc).
  • Beans (dry or canned)
  • Condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, etc.)
  • Cooking oil
  • Dried fruit and nuts
  • Jellies and jams
  • Peanut butter
  • Rice (bag or box mixes)
  • Soup
  • Pasta and pasta sauce
• Personal Hygiene:
  • Shampoo and conditioner (all textures)
    
  • Soap
  • Period products
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste
• School Supplies:
  • Spiral notebooks
  • Pens and pencils
• Baby and parenting products:
  • Baby food
  • Diapers
  • Baby wipes

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