Donate
Donations are incredibly helpful and always appreciated at the Panther Pantry. Nearly all our operational expenses are paid for by students through the Student Activity Fee, so the donations we receive are used to distribute food and other essential items directly to students!
Meeting a need
According to a 2023 Student Basic Needs Survey conducted by the Hope Center, 43% of PCC students reported that they experience food insecurity.
Through partnerships with donors like Oregon Food Bank and a number of local businesses, the Panther Pantry is able to serve over 400 students per day at our 4 campuses. In the 2023-24 academic year, our pantries had over 69,000 visits and distributed 361,114 pounds of food, a 70% increase over the previous year! (view our full report)
Your donation makes a difference
In a 2024 survey of Panther Pantry users, 83% of students reported they were better able to focus on their studies and 95% of students report that they were treated with dignity and respect while visiting the pantry. One student stated, “If not for the pantry, I would not have enough food to eat each month”.
Join us in supporting PCC students at the Panther Pantry!
Your monetary donations make a huge impact because we can purchase items in bulk and for pennies on the dollar through our partnership with the Oregon Food Bank. To help keep our shelves stocked, please consider donating funds through the PCC Foundation using the link below (be sure to designate your gift for the Panther Pantry).
Donate online through the PCC Foundation!
If you prefer, you can purchase items from our Amazon wish list and they will be delivered directly to the pantry. For questions or to make other donation arrangements, please reach out to us at basicneeds@pcc.edu. Thank you for your support!