Welcome!
As a college student, you may be worried about not having enough to eat or understanding the local resources available to address basic needs. Not having enough to eat or being food insecure can affect your physical and mental health and academic success.
The Cardinals' Cupboard Food Pantry supports our campus community. The Pantry is open to UIW students, faculty, staff and employees to access non-perishable foods, basic hygiene products and other basic needs.
Founders Hall | Ground Floor | Room G044
UIW Cardinals' Cupboard Food Pantry
Fall 2026 Operating Hours
Drop in during our open hours this semester:
- Mondays and Wednesdays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Friday: 2 - 5 p.m.
Need to meet outside regular hours? Email ccl@uiwtx.edu to schedule an appointment.
Contact Us: (210) 802-2607 | (210) 829-2764 | ccl@uiwtx.edu
Supporting the Cardinals' Cupboard Food Pantry
There are various ways an individual may support the Food Pantry:
- Donate canned goods or other pantry needs such as diapers, "to go plastic utensil packages," laundry detergent, or socks (you may drop off items in room 158 of the Administration Building located on the UIW Broadway campus).
- Volunteer your time to help operate or market information concerning the Food Pantry (please email: ccl@uiwtx.edu or call (210) 283-6423 for more information.
- Donate personal toiletry items such as small shampoos, soaps, and combs (Note: the next time you are at a hotel, save the items and bring them to the Ettling Center, AD158, as soon as possible).
- Donate can openers or individually packaged plastic utensils you may obtain while ordering or grabbing lunch or dinner (Note: save the items and bring them to the Ettling Center, AD158).
- Provide a private donation that will go directly to serving the food insecure in our local community. For example, a $5 donation will help us buy 12 canned goods, a $10 donation can provide meals for a family of four for three days, and a $20 donation can help support a family of four for a week. Every dollar makes a difference.
If you wish to make a financial donation, we kindly ask that you mail it to the following address:
- University of the Incarnate Word
- Ettling Center for Civic Leadership (CPO #382)
- 4301 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209
- (please make checks and/or money orders payable to: UIW-Ettling Center)
We thank you for your generosity and commitment to our global community. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Ettling Center staff at (210) 283-6423 or (210) 802-3208.
UIW Campus Resources
If you are experiencing basic needs challenges, such as access to housing, food, medication, books, childcare, safety, transportation, or other financial hardships, learn more about our Student Basic Needs initiative.
Beyond Broadway: Additional Resources
Search for Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help.
Phone: (210) 226-6178
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Phone: (210) 225-7837