Thank you! We're stocked to start the fall semester.
Update (9/3/2025): Thanks to the incredible generosity of the UT Dallas community, the Comet Cupboard recently raised nearly $18,000 from more than 100 donors to stock our shelves for an anticipated 500 weekly student visits this fall. Every can, package and gift makes a real difference in reducing food insecurity on campus. The Comet Cupboard is more than just a pantry — it’s a place where students find support, stability and care. We are grateful to everyone who helped make the start of this fall semester so impactful and look forward to sharing with you the impact our Comet community has for students in need.
Update (8/15/2025): Thanks to a generous donor, we are thrilled to announce that all gifts made before Aug. 31 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 to support our 2025 Back to School Drive for the Comet Cupboard! Double the impact of your gift and help us fill our shelves for the start of the fall semester.
Students are returning to campus and the Comet Cupboard needs your help to restock our shelves. Demand at the cupboard continues to rise, and our goal is to raise $18,000 to kick off the 2025-26 school year!
This time last year, generous supporters gave nearly $13,000 and hundreds of non-perishable and personal hygiene items to start the year off strong. That incredible support powered us to serve over 2,800 unique users across 14,500 visits and to distribute nearly 130,000 items last year! However, that record demand meant that stocks still ran low too often.
By helping the Comet Cupboard reach this goal, you will empower us to:
- Launch the new Mobile Food Pantry.
- Expand our ability to stock popular produce and fresh food options.
- Serve 3,000+ unique Comet Cupboard users the coming academic year.
Why the Mobile Food Pantry Matters
Many local partners have more to give but cannot always deliver. Now, we can schedule regular pick-ups, harness time-sensitive donations and start offering pop-locations on campus to reach more students with this major addition to the Comet Cupboard.
Fresh Produce, Meat and Dairy is in High Demand
Fresh items are the most requested items, and we often run out only a couple of days after each delivery. With your support, we can arrange for more deliveries each month to meet this demand.
Your Impact
Every single item the Comet Cupboard has ever distributed was the result of a donation. Your gift, big or small, truly makes an impact. Beyond accessing nutritious meals, your support helps inspire students to persevere knowing that a community of supporters cares about them and their success.
Get Involved
- Drop off a donation: cereals, cooking basics and personal hygiene products fly off the cupboard’s shelves. You can donate any of the most-requested items at one of 16 locations across campus.
- Volunteer: staff and student volunteers have provided over 16,500 volunteer hours and distributed over 600,000 items to date. Fill out this interest form to volunteer with us.
Keep Us Stocked All Year
We need regular support to stay stocked for the 600 weekly visits to the Comet Cupboard. Your recurring gift boosts our ability to keep UTD hunger free. You can make your recurring gift here.
Learn More
Learn more about the Comet Cupboard here and follow us on Instagram.