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Eagles Nest Food Pantry

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The Eagles Nest Food Pantry continues to remain open! The pantry is available to all RVC students and staff.

Need items from the food pantry?

Use our online request form to order food and schedule a pick up time! The food pantry is located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center.

Call (815) 921-4637 or email rvc-trio@rockvalleycollege.edu for assistance or to ask any food pantry questions. We also continue to accept donations, so feel free to contact us to schedule a drop off time.

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Mission

The mission of the Eagles Nest Food Pantry is to combat food insecurity by distributing food to RVC students.

The Eagle’s Nest Food Pantry is a program that collects and stores foods to distribute free-of-charge to all RVC students. This includes those enrolled in GED and ESL classes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Current RVC students with a student ID and schedule are eligible to come to the pantry on every distribution date. This includes those enrolled in GED and ESL classes.

What is provided?

The pantry provides free supplemental food for students and their families who are in need of this type of support. At each distribution, students have a choice of canned fruits and vegetables; bread, rice, pasta and cereal; canned beans, soups and other protein sources; Specific foods are available, depending upon budget restrictions and availability of products.

How does it work?

Students are asked to check-in on the 2nd floor of the Student Center at TRiO Student Support Services (by room 2320) and must show their RVC ID.

Alternatively, students can complete an online pantry order form. Each student gets to choose which products in each category are most useful to them. Items will then be selected and ready for their scheduled pick up time.

Access the Pantry Online Order Form

What are your most needed items?

Flour
Sugar
Coffee
Coffee Cream (instant) individuals
Tea
Seasonings
Assorted Breakfast Cereal (Hot or Cold)
Applesauce
Grits
Oatmeal
Rice
Pasta (Spaghetti and Pasta meals)
Low Sodium Pasta Sauce
Noodles
Canned/Powdered Milk
Crackers
Popcorn
Tuna
Tomato Paste
Syrup
Hot Sauce
Pickles
Low Sodium Soups
Snack Bars
Ketchup
Peanut Butter
Hot chocolate
Instant Meals
Jelly (Assorted)
Mayonnaise
Mustard
Ketchup
Broth
Applesauce
Canned Meats (Spam, Beef Stew, Chicken, Pork)
Dry Beans
Cooking oil

Pork and Beans
Macaroni
Assorted Fruit Juice (canned or bottled)
Canned Fruit
Juice Boxes for Kids
Cereal Bars
Ramen Noodles
Pop Tarts
Instant Breakfast Drink Mix
Low Sodium Canned Vegetable Juice
Assorted snack size cookies, assorted Chips
Pancake Mix
Snack size crackers
Protein Bars
Ravioli
Assorted Soups
Canned Chili (with/without beans)
Nuts

Personal Hygiene Items

Shavers/Razors
Toothpaste/Brush (Individually Packaged)
Mouth Wash
Wipes
Deodorant
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body Wash
Tissue
Paper Towels
Feminine Pads/Tampons/Wipes
Baby wipes
Baby Shampoo
Diapers
Baby Food

Interested in donating or volunteering?

We accept donations of unopened non-perishable foods, grocery gifts cards, and financial support daily.