Food Pantry
Food Pantry
The Brutus’ Food Pantry at Bellevue College plays a pivotal role in creating a healthy and inclusive college community. It not only reduces hunger on campus without judgment or stigma but also serves as a vital resource hub, connecting students to a variety of short- and long-term food options and essential resources.
How does it work?
The Brutus’ Food Pantry offers free, fresh, and non-perishable food items and hygiene items to the BC community. If it is your first time at the pantry, please use the link below to complete our intake form to gain access to the food pantry. Once you are in our system, we just need your Student ID number everytime you come in.
What are the guidelines?
Students can visit once a week. 10 points per student.
Some items may have restrictions. Such as one item per student.
We are open Monday to Thursday –> 9AM to 12PM, 1PM to 4PM
Will bags be provided?
We encourage students to bring their own reusable bag! We may have bags if they are donated but it is not guaranteed.
Who can use the food pantry?
Anyone with a Bellevue College ID number may access pantry services.
When does food get restocked?
The Pantry is closed on Friday for restocking
Consumption Guidelines (we follow the same protocol as food banks)
Do I need to provide a name?
Yes, at check-in we may require that you provide your name, along with your student ID. At the moment we just need your student ID number to check you in.
Types of Food
The Brutus Food Pantry cannot guarantee any particular food, or category of food, to be in stock on any given day. However, we do our best to keep the following foods and categories available to students:
- Pastas and Pasta Sauces
- Fresh Meat (Beef, Chicken, Turkey and Fish on a rotating basis)
- Breakfast Items
- Canned Meats and Proteins
- Soups and Chili’s
- Frozen Fruits and Vegetables (fresh when available)
- Beans, Rice, Instant Potatoes
- Dairy/Dairy Alternatives
- Kitchen Essentials (flour, oil, spices, broth, etc.)
Additionally, we do our best to offer vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Donations
We kindly accept any donations of perishable or non-perishable, non-expired food items. You can drop off food items at the Pantry on the second floor of the U-Building (room 217) or contact our Resource Navigator to schedule a time for drop off.
Ship non-perishable items to:
Brutus Food Pantry
Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Circle SE U217
Bellevue, WA 98007
You can also contribute by fulfilling our Amazon Wishlist.
Financial Contributions allow us more flexibility when purchasing food
Online Appointments
Schedule an appointment today with us! Students can choose between a virtual meeting or a phone appointment. If you would like to schedule a phone appointment, please specify this in the comments section of your appointment. In-person meetings are available Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in U217.