Tiger Pantry and Truman's Closet serve University of Missouri students, faculty, staff, and MU Health Care workers only. No proof of income is required.
Before your first visit, complete the New Household Form (linked on the Tiger Pantry website). At the beginning of each academic year, you'll also need to complete a Patron Intake Form. When you arrive at a shift, give your birthdate or last name so staff can verify your monthly limit in their online database. All services are confidential — your information is not shared after initial sign-up.
Hours are semester-based and change each term. For Spring 2026, the pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 4:30–6:30 pm, and Sunday noon–2 pm. The last open day of the Spring 2026 semester is May 17. Check the Tiger Pantry website for current semester hours before visiting.
Both Tiger Pantry (food and household items) and Truman's Closet (clothing) are open during the same hours and at the same location.
If you need food between pantry hours, Emergency Food Packs are available at various locations across campus — see the Tiger Pantry website for current distribution points.
Tiger Pantry distributes non-perishable food items, household products, and hygiene items. Fresh produce, bread, and eggs are available weekly when in stock. No fresh meat or dairy is distributed. Truman's Closet provides free clothing.
Visit the pantry at 299 Hitt Street, lower level of the Hitt Street Parking Structure — enter off Elm Street. No appointment is needed during open hours. Give your birthdate or last name at the door so staff can confirm your visit frequency.
You can support Tiger Pantry by donating online, hosting a food drive, or donating non-perishables directly. Most-needed items include cereal, breakfast items, canned goods, ramen, and hygiene products (soap, deodorant, toothbrushes). To donate online, visit the Tiger Pantry donation page. To organize a food drive, email tigerpantry@missouri.edu.
Tiger Pantry is entirely student-run, with at least 6–8 volunteers per shift. Involvement ranges from one-time engagements to semester- or year-long commitments. Individual volunteer applications and group sign-ups are released each academic semester. Visit the Tiger Pantry volunteering page on Engage Missouri or email tigerpantry@missouri.edu to get started.
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