Host a Food Drive for the Full Circle Food Pantry

Interested in hosting a food drive to support the Full Circle Food Pantry? Here's how to get started.

Our Amazon wishlist is the best way to get an overview of our current needs. We've also found that food drives are often most successful when they have a theme. It gives donors a clearer idea of what to bring! A few theme ideas include:

• Hygiene items: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant
• Soups: vegetarian, cream-based or chicken
• Proteins: canned chicken, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans and other shelf-stable options
• Breakfast items: oatmeal and granola bars
• Whatever you think will be most effective!

We also accept egg cartons and plastic bags! To begin organizing your drive, select a designated drop-off location and promote the event within your group or community.

Once your dates are confirmed, please complete the Adopt the Pantry quick form to schedule your donation drop-off. This allows our team to ensure volunteer availability for unloading and to prevent traffic overlap during pantry hours. If none of the listed times are convenient, alternate arrangements can be made upon request.

Thank you for your continued support. We truly appreciate your efforts to help us serve our community! Please feel free to reach out to fcdrives@uark.edu with any questions.

About the Food Pantry

Full Circle is a student-led emergency food assistance program striving to serve clients with balanced meals through non-perishables and fresh produce from our own garden. Dedicated to nourishing bodies, empowering minds and creating a community of compassion, Full Circle serves on average more than 300 visits per month. Full Circle serves anyone with a U of A or UAMS ID and their household: students, staff and faculty, as well as temporary or hourly employees. To learn more about Full Circle Food Pantry, email pantry@uark.edu, follow us on Facebook or connect with us on Instagram at @fullcircle_foodpantry.

Pantry Hours

Mondays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.

Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

About the Volunteer Action Center: The Volunteer Action Center, a student-led organization, connects U of A students to service opportunities on and off campus. Through six signature programs — Be B.O.L.D., Dream B.I.G., the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry, Passionate About Literacy, Razorback Food Recovery, and Service Engagement — the VAC strengthens the bond between the university and the Northwest Arkansas community. Learn more at volunteer.uark.edu or @uavac on Instagram.