DEN Food Pantry
The Daily Eating Necessities (DEN) Food Pantry is a project developed by the Associated Student Government to provide small snacks for students struggling with food insecurity. ASG is also collecting “on the go”, microwavable meal options for students as well as self-care products. The DEN will help alleviate stress students experience from food insecurity while they are on campus. Please read the information below to learn more about the DEN and the huge impact it has on our college campus!
DEN Information
The DEN is located next to East Building, E128 (Student Programs Office).
- You are allowed to take up to three (3) items from the DEN, whether it is food for here or food for home.
- If you are looking for utensils or a bowl, stop by the RISE Center (E128) and ask.
- Please contact the Wellness Center staff if there are more specific food items you would like to see in the future.
You can now order items from the DEN online through our PantrySoft portal.
- Log in with your LWTech email and password.
- All required registration fields are already filled in; you do not need to add any information you don’t feel comfortable sharing.
- Select the date and time you would like your appointment to be. (Note: appointments must be 24 hours in advance so there is time to pack your order).
- Use our online store page to shop all the items we currently have in our inventory; you will not be able to select more items than we have in stock.
- We allow people to select up to 15 items per week spread across as many visits as they want. Credits reset every Sunday.
- Check out and save your appointment time in your calendar. You will also receive an automatic email reminding you of your scheduled appointment.
- Please contact the Wellness Center staff if there are more specific food items you would like to see in the future.
Here are a couple examples of items you can find at the DEN
- Instant mac and cheese
- Canned beans and Chili
- Canned fruit
- Canned soup
- Crackers and Chips
- Cereal and Oatmeal
- Granola Bars
- Beef Stew
- Ramen Noodles
- Soft Drinks
- Peanut Butter
- Self-care products
Donate by bringing items INTO the Wellness Center during open hours. After hours, leave items in the donation bin. Food must be checked by staff before it is placed on the shelves to ensure it meets safety standards.
The DEN accepts different types of donations. Please ensure all items are in good condition, not expired, incomplete, and have undamaged packaging.
- Items listed in the "provided items" tab, above.
- Any non-perishable food item.
- Donate cash through the Lake Washington College Foundation giving weblink. Items are purchased that we rarely receive.