Viking Food Pantry

SCHEDULED FALL QUARTER CLOSURES:
TUES. NOV. 11TH – VETERAN’S DAY
WED-FRI NOV. 26TH, 27th, & 28th – In Observance of Thanksgiving

Located: 1400 Bldg. at 7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA. 
Email: Vikingfoodpantry@bigbend.edu 
Phone: 509-793-2057

🥗 The Viking Food Pantry – We’re Here for You!

Whether you’re a student or employee at Big Bend Community College, the Viking Food Pantry (VFP) is here to make sure you have the essentials you need—no questions asked.

✨ What We Offer:

• Weekly food boxes with up to 50 lbs. of groceries per household

• Personal care and hygiene items such as shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, toothpaste, etc.

• Daily lunches or snacks for those who are in need of a boost

• Six snack stations conveniently located across campus

• A clothing closet with gently used men’s and women’s clothing

• Resource connections for on-campus and community support

🌟 Living in the Residence Halls?
Our VFP2 Satellite Pantry in Phillips Hall (Building 5000) is open after hours for students living on campus. Just contact the Resident Advisor (RA) on duty for access!

➡️ View our Campus Food Access Map

🥫 What’s in a Food Box?

Our boxes change weekly but often include:

• Fresh & canned fruits and vegetables

• Frozen & canned meats

• Dairy products

• Pantry staples (rice, pasta, cereal, etc.)

• Baby supplies: diapers, formula, food

• Personal care products

Note: Items may vary depending on availability.

⏰ Need Help After Hours?

• Food box after hours? Visit the BBCC Library (Building 1800) or complete the Library Request Form for a “To Go” food box. (non-perishable items only)

• Residence Hall Students: Contact your RA for access to VFP2 Satellite Pantry in Phillips Hall (Building 5000).

💜 Support the Viking Food Pantry

We rely on the generosity of our community businesses, Big Bend staff & faculty, and community members and donors like you.

• 🛒 Food Donations: Drop off at the Viking Food Pantry, 7662 Chanute St. NE (Bldg. 1400), Moses Lake, WA
  📋 See Our Most Needed Items List

• 💻 Electronic Monetary Donations: Donate online here

• 💵 Cash Donations: Email Big Bend Foundation Director, LeAnne Parton at leannep@bigbend.edu

• 👗 Clothing Donations: Please call 509-793-2057 prior to dropping off clothing items to confirm we’re accepting the size/type you plan to donate.

🛍️ Order Online for Pickup
 Schedule a day/time you would like to pick up your food box with the VFP Food Box Online Order Form and we will have it ready for you.
👉 Place Your VFP Online Food Box Order

🔎 Good to Know

• VFP is open to current BBCC students, staff, and faculty only (BBCC ID required).

• We are not able to make deliveries.

• We are grateful to partner with the Moses Lake Food Bank and CARE of Moses Lake to better serve our community. To make sure resources are shared fairly and reach as many households as possible, we kindly ask that you choose either the Viking Food Pantry or the Moses Lake Food Bank, but not both.

• 📍 Find other local food banks here

📞 Contact Us

Viking Food Pantry
📧Vikingfoodpantry@bigbend.edu | ☎️ (509) 793-2057

Tara McCoy, Benefits Navigator/VFP Manager
📧 TaraM@bigbend.edu | ☎️ (509) 793-2312