Food Insecurity Resources
Food Insecurities as defined by the USDA is a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle. In the 2023-2024 Student Basic Needs Survey Report, led by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice at Temple University, it was found that 41% of college students at 4-year institutions were food insecure.
The CSC Food Pantry provides CSC Students with food pantry essentials and fresh produce three times a week, every week. The Food Pantry is open to all students, there are no eligibility requirements. Nearly half of the students on campus experience food insecurity. Visit https://www.csc.edu/foodpantry/ to learn more about the CSC Food Pantry. The Food Pantry is located in the Reta King Library on the first floor open Mondays 3-6pm, Tuesdays 10am-1pm, and Wednesdays 2-4pm.
Chadron State College also provides the Eagle Exchange, a campus resource for students to access personal hygiene items, school supples, clothing, shoes, coats, and other donated items. The Eagle Exchange is located on the second floor of Kent Hall above the Campus Resource Officer’s Office. The Eagle Exchange is open all hours of the day with fob entry. Students who do not have entry to the dorms can email rla@csc.edu to set up an appointment.
Other Resources In Chadron
There are many organizations and resources in Chadron, NE to help support student in need of food. Many of these resources do not have eligibility requirements.
Bread Basket
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Assumption Arena, East Side 340 Cedar St. Chadron (308)432-2826
Provides weekly food distributions, mostly dairy and bread products
Tuesdays at 10am
Shepherd’s Pantry
Groceries provided by Immanuel Lutheran Church, Chadron (308)432-5408
Monthly food distribution, contact chadimmanuel@bbc.net for assistance
Community Essentials Pantry
Western Community Health Resources
300 Shelton St., Chadron (308) 432-8979
Provides hand soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap, dish soap, cleaning spray, toilet paper, & feminine hygiene supplies (tampons/pads)
Open Mondays through Thursdays 8am-6pm
Must be income eligible for the following services:
Western Community Health Resources
300 Shelton St., Chadron (308)432-8979
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) – Free food and nutrition information for income eligible pregnant or postpartum women and children up to age 5
Prescription Assistance Program
To schedule an appointment with our patient advocate for Dawes County, call (308) 432-2747 and for Box Butte County, call (308) 762-3696
Northwest Community Action Partners
127 W 2nd St., Ste 105 (308) 747-2180
Tuesdays 10:30am-12:00pm, 1:00-4:00pm
Provides food pantry items and paper products. Services are offered to all community members who are income eligible
To participate or see if you qualify call (308) 432-3393 to set up an appointment