Viking Food Pantry

The Viking Food Pantry serves all Big Bend Community College students and/or employees who are in need. We provide supplemental food boxes up to 50lbs per week/per household, lunch/snacks items in the pantry and across campus snack stations, a clothing closet, and connections/resources for in the community and on-campus. We also have a satelite pantry in our resident halls that is accessible after VFP hours to students who reside on-campus.

Food box contents:

• Frozen and/or Canned Meats
• Fresh and/or Canned Fruits
• Fresh and/or Canned Vegetables
• Dairy Products
• Various Non-Perishables
• Personal Care Products
• Baby Diapers, Food, and Formula
• Connections to Community and Campus Resources
  • Please note that some items may not be available at the time requested.

The Viking Food Pantry provides these services in partnership with the Moses Lake Food Bank, CARES Moses Lake, and from generous donations from the community, community partners, and Big Bend Staff and Faculty.
  

Accessing the Viking Food Pantry outside of regular hours:

• Need a food box outside of regular VFP hours?  Stop by the BBCC Library located in the 1800 building or fill out the BBCC Library request form to schedule your ‘To Go’ food box pickup.
  **’To Go’ Library food boxes are pre-picked with non-perishable food items only.**
   
• Live in the Residence Halls and need access to food after hours? Contact the RA on duty for access to the Satelite Viking Food Pantry located in Phillips Hall, building 5000.
    

DONATION INFORMATION:

• To make a food donation: Please drop off to the Viking Food Pantry located in the 1400 building. Or leave on the table outside of Office 1426, also located in the 1400 building.
      
• To make an electronic monetary donation: Visit the BBCC Viking Food Pantry’s electronic donation page.
    
• To make a cash donation: Please contact Big Bend Foundation Director, LeAnne Parton at leannep@bigbend.edu.
    
• To make a clothing donation: Please contact the Viking Food Pantry prior to donating clothing to check that they are accepting donations at that time. 509-793-2057
      
• If you would like more information:  Please contact VFP Supervisor, Tara White, TaraW@bigbend.edu or (509) 793-2312.
    

To place a VFP Online Food Box order and schedule a pickup time that fits your schedule, Click or scan the QR Code above to access the order form.

Students living in the Resident Halls may contact the RA on duty for access to the Satellite Viking Food Pantry located in Phillips Hall, building 5000.