Pioneer Provisions
Pioneer Provisions is a free pantry/grocery service on campus for students experiencing food insecurity. All currently enrolled UW-Platteville students are eligible to utilize Pioneer Provisions and can visit the pantry during scheduled open hours with their Campus Card.
Students bring their own shopping bag and are limited to one bag and one visit each week. Some high-demand items may be restricted. Pioneer Provisions is set up in a shopping-style format, so students can take what they need. Volunteer staff are present during open hours to assist with questions or special requests.
Location: Glenview Commons, northeast entrance
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3-6 p.m.
Pioneer Provisions stocks food and hygiene items including:
- Proteins (meat, beans, tuna, peanut butter, etc.)
- Grains (pasta, rice, cereal, bread, etc.)
- Canned, dried, and fresh vegetables
- Canned, dried, and fresh fruits
- Convenience meals (soup, ravioli, etc.)
- Dietary Needs (vegetarian, gluten-friendly, etc.)
- Hygiene items (shampoo, toothpaste, period products)
Pioneer Provisions will not require you to report income or complete any eligibility paperwork to receive food. We do request students swipe their Campus Card when visiting. When you swipe, we store a 16-digit number helping us track the number of visits we have and peak usage times. We may use your email to share relevant information about using the pantry after your first visit. Your personal information is protected; all data is reported in aggregate with no unique identifying information attached.
The Red Basket Project at UW-Platteville provides free period products in women’s and non-gendered restrooms across UW-Platteville campuses, allowing students to become more successful and reduce financial stress. Products that can be found in red baskets in times of need include pads, tampons, and liners.
Awareness and donation events are great ways to get involved with The Red Basket Project.
Kotex brand pads have been generously donated by Kimberly-Clark.
How to donate
Pioneer Provisions is happy to accept donations of in-date, unopened, non-perishable food items and personal hygiene items. Donations may be dropped off during scheduled open hours (see above). If you have a large delivery of donations, or are interested in coordinating a donation drive event and would like to give your collected items to Pioneer Provisions or The Red Basket Project, please email pioneerprovisions@uwplatt.edu.
Through our collaborative partnership with the UW-Platteville Foundation, Pioneer Provisions is also able to accept monetary donations and the following items:
- Pasta, especially whole grain
- Pasta sauces
- Cereal, especially whole grain
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Canned beans
- Canned soups
- Hygiene items, especially shampoo, toothpaste, and tampons
Unfortunately, Pioneer Provisions is not able to accept the following items:
- Homemade or home-canned items
- Open packages
- Medications/vitamins
Get involved
Awareness and donation events and volunteer staffing are coordinated by the Pioneer Pantry student organization. To learn more about the organization, including their meeting times and locations, check out PioneerLink, Facebook, or Instagram.
