Purple Pantry

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The mission of the ECU Purple Pantry is to decrease food insecurity among the students of East Carolina University and increase access to other personal care items. Since opening in the late spring of 2018, students have been able to collect their most needed food and hygiene items. Members of the ECU community dedicate their time, talent and treasures to create a sustainable resource on campus to combat food insecurity.

ECU’s Purple Pantry is housed in the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement and is a collaborative effort between many entities of ECU’s Division of Student Affairs. While we have many organizations and departments we work with, some of our closest partners are the Department of Technology Systems (College of Engineering and Technology) and the Dean of Students Office. With many things taking place at ECU, our Greenville-Pitt County Partnerships are also paramount to ending food insecurity on our campus and in our community. Much of what we do could not be accomplished without the likes of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC and the Churches Outreach Network here in Greenville.

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Fall 2023: Operations and Locations

Main Campus

Main Campus Student Center

• Location: CLCE Suite, Suite 208 Main Campus Student Center
• Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00PM*
• Please note, all G-14 operations will be moved from the basement to the CLCE Suite, Suite 208 in the Main Campus Student Center. Please visit us in the CLCE Suite.

Mini Pantry

• Located between Mamie Jenkins and Mendenhall

Health Sciences Campus

Health Sciences Campus (HSC) Student Center Purple Pantry

• Location: Room 122A HSC Student Center (Enter through hallway to the right of HSC Recreation Center)
• Hours of Operation: TBD
• To gain access and/or directions to the Pantry, please visit the HSC Student Center Welcome Desk

*Note: All hours of operation are subject to change.