Food Pantry at Iowa

The Food Pantry at Iowa, located in the IMU, provides free groceries, hygiene products, and school supplies to the university community. Open to students, postdocs, faculty, and staff, the student-run pantry offers fresh produce, proteins, canned goods, and toiletries to support those in need.

Hawkeye Meal Share

The Hawkeye Meal Share program lets students donate unused guest meal swipes to peers in need. Eligible students can receive up to two meal allocations per semester through Student Care and Assistance, helping them stay nourished and focused on their studies.

steph beecher

Steph Beecher

Basic Needs Coordinator and Advisor, Office of the Dean of Students

Steph helps students navigate challenges related to food access, housing stability, finances, and overall well-being. She connects students with campus and community resources, assists with emergency funding and Hawkeye Meal Share requests, and supports students in developing long-term plans for success at Iowa.

Students can meet with Steph to talk through immediate needs or learn more about available assistance programs.

29,766

Meals distributed though Hawkeye Meal Share

11,983

lbs of food was collected through food drives

218

total items distributed through clothing closet

82

presentations and outreach events