Comet’s Cupboard is a food shelf open to everyone: students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. Our goal is to decrease the number of food-insecure individuals by increasing access to free and nutritious groceries and to reduce the stigma associated with receiving nutrition assistance by creating a welcoming environment.
Comet’s Cupboard partners with Second Harvest Heartland, a non-profit that distributes large amounts of donated food to a variety of organizations and programs that directly serve clients. Click here for more information on Second Harvest Heartland.
Visit Comet’s Cupboard
Monday: 10-11:30am + 1-3pm
Tuesday: 12-3pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9:30-11am + 12-3pm
Friday: 12-3pm
Comet’s Cupboard FAQ
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CSP’s Comet’s Cupboard is available to Concordia students, faculty, staff, alumni, or their dependents at no cost. No proof of income or need is necessary to visit Comet’s Cupboard. Everyone is welcome to visit and take what they need.
*Comet’s Cupboard is also open to community members by appointment only
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Make an appointment using the link above. Students may also stop by Meyer Hall 115 for access.
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Items vary by what we have in stock, but you will usaually find the following:
- Toiletries
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Frozen Beef
- Canned Tuna and Chicken
- Boxed Dinners (Mac-n-Cheese, Ramen, etc.)
- Apple Sauce
- Cereal & Oatmeal
- Pancake Mix
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Soup
- Canned Veggies
- Pasta & Pasta Sauce
- Canned Fruit
- Crackers
- Juice
- Granola Bars
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Make a Food Donation to the Concordia Comet’s Cupboard
Non-Perishable items are accepted. Donations are accepted at any time in the Center for Student Engagement office (located in Meyer Hall, off of the tunnel). For larger donations, or if you have any questions, please call to schedule a drop-off time at 651-641-8359 or email [email protected]. Below is a list of the most needed items:
- Canned Fruit
- Pasta Sauce
- Pasta
- Canned chicken
- Ready made meals to heat up (easy mac, ramen etc.)
- Breakfast foods (cereal, oatmeal, granola bars)
- Cleaning Supplies
- Feminine Products
Make a Monetary Donation to the Concordia Comet’s Cupboard
Because the Comet’s Cupboard purchases food from Second Harvest, your dollar buys up to five times as much food when you donate cash rather than groceries. Mail monetary donations to the Center for Student Engagement office, Concordia University Food Shelf, 1282 Concordia Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104 – Make checks payable to Concordia University Food Shelf.