Basic Needs

October 19–21, 2026 
Husker Pantry is closed during Fall Break. 

You can place an online order, yet there are no pickup appointments until Friday, Oct 23.

Ensuring  every Husker has access to the essentials needed to thrive

Husker Pantry and Husker Closet Pop-Up are open to every UNL student exclusively, offering access to food, personal items, clothing and essentials – at no cost.

Autumn park with students walking and sitting at picnic tables under colorful trees.

Husker Pantry

Providing UNL students free access to food and personal items via online ordering.


Husker Pantry can be a helpful if you: 

  • Struggle to afford enough nutritious food. 

  • Run out of food before your next paycheck or at the end of the month. 

  • Skip meals or rely on snacks because you cannot afford enough food. 

  • Have a limited budget for groceries. 

  • Must choose between buying food and paying for other essential expenses. 


Questions? We’re happy to help you. Send a message pantry@unl.edu  or call 402-472-8975.

 

Enter the Husker Pantry
Canned and boxed food items neatly arranged on the shelves inside Husker Pantry.

Husker Closet Pop-Up

Providing UNL students with free and discreet access to basic clothing items and accessories.


Husker Closet Pop-Up can be helpful if you: 

  • Need clothing for classes, work, or job interviews. 

  • Need seasonal clothing, such as coats, sweaters, or other cold-weather items. 

  • Need basic clothing or accessories for everyday use. 

  • Want to reduce clothing expenses. 

  • Need to prioritize other essential expenses, such as food, housing, and school supplies. 


Questions? We’re happy to help you. Send a message to huskercloset@unl.edu or call 402-472-5507. 
 

Enter the Husker Closet Pop-Up
Person browsing a rack of jackets in a store.

Additional resources in the community

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Nov 2-13, 2026

Winter Food Drive

to benefit Husker Pantry

Help donate 3,500 items for Husker students. 

Every item will prepare the pantry to fill the needs of students during the winter season.

Details