Flash's Food Pantry
The East Liverpool and Salem campuses each have a Flash’s Food Pantry for those who may need a helping hand from time-to-time.
Each is open to students, faculty and staff. No questions asked. All items are donated by staff, faculty, students and friends of the campuses. Each pantry offers a variety of food and personal hygiene items.
East Liverpool
Flash’s Food Pantry on the East Liverpool Campus is located on the ground floor of Purinton Hall. The location is discreet, confidential and there is no request for personal information.
Bags are available to carry items. Those who visit Flash’s Food Pantry can take up to 12 items per visit, per person.
Pick-up times can also be arranged by contacting:
- Nina Sullivan at nssulliv@kent.edu or 330-382-7457
- Marcie Van Fosson at mvanfos6@kent.edu or 330-382-7510
- Drop-in visitors may also stop by the campus ALC/Library circulation desk for assistance
Become a Pillar of the Pantry
Flash’s Food Pantry needs individuals (faculty, staff and/or students) to sponsor at least one staple product offered in the pantry (see below) by becoming a Pillar of the Pantry. As they shop for their personal needs, these individuals can also pick up their sponsored item(s) to regularly donate to the pantry. This will greatly offset costs for replenishing items.
Pillars are needed for:
- Toilet tissue
- Baby wipes
- Peanut butter
- Applesauce (single jars)
- Pasta
- Pasta sauce
- Granola bars (by the box)
- Baby food (jars or pouches)
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Bottled water
To become a Pillar of the Pantry contact
- Nina Sullivan at nssulliv@kent.edu or 330-382-7457
- Marcie Van Fosson at mvanfos6@kent.edu or 330-382-7510
There are also donation boxes located near the main entrances to Purinton Hall and the Mary Patterson Building for those who want to donate at any time.
Top 10 Donation Wish List:
- Boxed cereal
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned meats (chicken, tuna, etc.)
- Rice
- Pasta and pasta sauce
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Bar and liquid soap
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Baby diapers and formula
- Bottled water
Salem
Flash’s Food Pantry on the Salem Campus is located in Room 164.
There is no need to make an appointment – the door is open during regular campus operating hours.
Students, staff and faculty can select free food and personal hygiene items at times that are convenient to them.
The location is discreet, confidential and there is no request for personal information.
Bags are available to carry items.
To donate:
There is always a need to replenish the shelves, especially for the more popular items. Donations are always welcome.
Donations are to be left with Sherry DeWitt in the Nursing and Rad Tech faculty offices. Organizers also accept cash and Amazon gift cards to help purchase needed items.
The most requested items on the Salem Campus are:
- Tuna lunch kits
- Ready-to-eat lunch items (canned pasta, soups, ramen noodles, etc.)
- Goldfish crackers
- Peanut butter and cheese crackers
- Granola bars
- Juice (cranberry, apple)
- Chips
- Feminine hygiene products
For more information about the Salem Flash’s Food Pantry, contact:
Sherry DeWitt at sdewitt@kent.edu or 330-337-4227
Lorene Martin at lsmartin@kent.edu or 330-337-4179