{"id":195,"date":"2026-07-20T08:23:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs-wds-dev\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:59:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T19:59:32","slug":"big-orange-pantry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studentlife.utk.edu\/basic-needs\/food-resources\/big-orange-pantry\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Orange Pantry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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supporting basic needs<\/p>\n\n\n

Big Orange Pantry<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Big Orange Pantry provides a variety of non-perishable and fresh foods, hygiene products, and other essential items supporting basic needs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Primary Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1502 Cumberland Avenue, Student Union Suite 376C<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hours of Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Monday\u2013Friday: 10\u20136 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday: Noon – 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Shopping at the Big Orange Pantry <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Big Orange Pantry is available to all current students, faculty, and staff at UT. We\u2019re passionate about providing a positive shopping experience! There are no requirements or applications necessary before shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Big Orange Pantry operates just like a grocery store\u2014great music and everything! When you arrive, you\u2019ll be greeted by a volunteer. Grab a grocery basket and start shopping. Please note any categorical limits as you shop (e.g., one dozen eggs per person). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re finished shopping, visit one of our bagging stations where a volunteer will gladly help you pack your items and check out. We highly recommend bringing reusable bags, but we will have recycled bags available for use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s it! If you\u2019re a first-time shopper, don\u2019t hesitate to let us know, and we will gladly show you around during your first visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Satellite Locations <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Pendergrass Library Pocket Pantry <\/div><\/h3>
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Located near the help desk, this pocket pantry features study snacks, quick meals, shelf-stable foods, fresh produce, and hygiene items convenient to students on the west side of campus in the Pendergrass Library<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Student Disability Services Pocket Pantry<\/strong> <\/div><\/h3>
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Located on the first floor of Blount Hall<\/a>, in partnership with Student Disability Services, this pocket pantry features study snacks, quick meals, shelf-stable foods, and hygiene items. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Student Health Center Pocket Pantry<\/strong> <\/div><\/h3>
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Located on the main floor of the Student Health Center<\/a> across from the pharmacy, this pocket pantry features snacks, shelf-stable foods, period products, and basic hygiene kits that include toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and deodorant. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

UT Research Park Pocket Pantry<\/div><\/h3>
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Located on the second floor of the Institute of Advanced Materials and Manufacturing on UT’s Research Park<\/a> this pocket pantry features snacks, shelf-stable foods, period products, and basic hygiene kits that include toothpaste, soap,\u00a0shampoo,\u00a0and deodorant.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

TRECs Basic Needs Vending Machine<\/strong> <\/div><\/h3>
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Located on the first floor, the vending machine at TRECs<\/a> includes refrigerated food items, snacks, produce, period products, and basic hygiene items like toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and deodorant. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Free Store<\/strong> <\/div><\/h3>
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Located in the kitchen of The Free Store<\/a>, this pantry features shelf-stable foods, snacks, hygiene products, and food that you can take home to cook up a delicious meal. The Free Store also has household and kitchen items, casual items, clothing, and is open to students, faculty, and staff. The Free Store is located at 915 22nd Street, Knoxville, TN 37916.The Free Store is located at 915 22nd Street, Knoxville, TN 37916. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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