Food insecurity, or the inability to afford enough nutritious food to fuel a regularly healthy lifestyle, is a growing concern on college campuses nationwide. In an effort to address this significant barrier to student success, the University of Houston has opened the Cougar Cupboard in partnership with the Houston Food Bank’s Food for Change market network. The cupboard is available to all enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who may need access to additional food.

The Cougar Cupboard is located on the first floor of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, in UH Wellness, suite 1038 (4500 University Dr.), and is stocked full of fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen and refrigerated foods, and dry goods. Students can receive up to 30 lbs. of free groceries every week from Cougar Cupboard or one of the other 14 Food for Change markets in Houston. To utilize the Cougar Cupboard, students must attend a one-time market orientation hosted by Cougar Cupboard staff and complete a short application for the Houston Food Bank’s Food Scholarship Program.

Enrollment

We ask that you please enroll in our program before using our services. Enrollment is currently 100% online and the process can be started by following the steps on our enrollment page.

Hours

• Mondays: 1 pm – 6 pm
• Tuesdays: 1 pm – 6 pm
• Wednesdays: 1 pm – 6 pm
• Thursdays: Closed
• Fridays: 1 pm – 6 pm

For safety and convenience, students can continue to enroll in the program through an online session. Cougar Cupboard Food Scholarship Enrollment Session Sign-Up. You will receive an email in 1-2 days with further instructions to finish the enrollment process.