U of M Food Bank

The UM Food Bank is open to in-person service. To be eligible to use the food bank, all students must be registered in the term that they are using the food bank (full or part-time). You are welcome to use the services once every four weeks, at no cost to you, to help offset the costs of your groceries during times of financial distress.

The Food Bank at Fort Garry Campus will be closed from April 28th to May 2nd due to maintenance.  Pre-packaged hampers will be available at 422 University Centre, Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during this time.  Bannatyne Campus Student access will not be affected.

Accessing the Food Bank

Fort Garry Campus Students: visit us in room 518 University Centre – please bring your UM student card & a reusable bag/backpack with you. The food bank is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Bannatyne Campus Students: please email bcss@umanitoba.ca to request a hamper. Please include your name & student number. Student Services Bannatyne Campus (SSBC) will send the request to the Food Bank main office for ordering. If ordered by 9:00 AM, the hamper will arrive next day to SSBCfor pick up. Details will be provided to you when you submit your order.

Supporting the Food Bank

Supporting the Food Bank

The University of Manitoba Student Food Bank is a vital resource for many of our students, and it is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand. We are currently assisting over 600 students every month.

Would you like to support the UM Food Bank?......here is how you can help!

We are in need of the following items:

  • Canned vegetables and fruit
  • Canned proteins (beans, fish, meat)
  • Canned soups
  • Pasta, rice, and other grains
  • Cereal/Oatmeal/pancake mix
  • Jams/peanut butter/almond butter
  • Ground coffee/tea/instant coffee
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste & toothbrushes
  • Body wash & soaps
  • Pads & tampons

We are now accepting refrigerated items at the Fort Garry Campus, provided they have at least one week before the expiration date. Examples of acceptable items include:

  • Bread
  • Milk
  • Eggs 
  • Vegetables

Fort Garry Campus: donations can be delivered directly to the Food bank in room 518 University Centre Building – Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Bannatyne Campus: donations can be delivered to the UMSU Answers Booth, located on the main level of the Brodie Centre – Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm daily (to ensure a smooth handover, we recommend you call Answers to ensure someone is there, at 204-789-3993).

Alternately, you can also help by donating financially with a one-time/monthly contribution or via payroll deduction.

Your generosity and commitment to the well-being of our students is deeply appreciated during these challenging times. If you have any questions, please contact us at foodbank@umanitoba.ca.