Peeps Pantry

Visit the Pantry

Summer 2021 Food Assistance

During the Summer 2021 term, PEEPS Pantry will have prepared, pre-packaged bags of non-perishable food for current UH students from June 7 through August 10 (closed during all UH approved holidays).

To schedule an appointment during the summer term, please email Laura Lee and include your name, student ID number and at least three days/times of availability. An appointment will be set for you. One bag per student per week. Pick-up will be at Farish Hall 160 (Undergraduate Studies suite) at the appropriate appointment time. The office will be "locked." You should knock at the door at your scheduled time for assistance. Bags will only be held for five minutes after appointment time to allow for proper distancing between appointments so please be on time. Masks are required on campus until further notice.

*If you have special dietary restrictions, please note them in the comments sections when you schedule your appointment. Example: vegetarian only, halal meat only (when available). Also, we have limited supplies of toiletries. If you need shampoo/soap/toothpaste etc., please note that in your comments and if we have the supply it will be included as well.

HOW TO DONATE

PEEPS Pantry is entirely donation based. We appreciate all support!

How can I donate items?
We welcome donations of nonperishable food, toiletries and school supplies to Farish Hall, Room 160 (3657 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77204). View a list of requested items.
Can my coworkers and I host a food drive for PEEPS Pantry?
Great idea! For donations of large quantities or to host a food drive, please email PEEPS coordinator Laura Lee at llee15@uh.edu to make arrangements.
I’m interested in providing monetary support.
Thank you! Checks should be made payable to the “University of Houston,” with “PEEPS Pantry” in the memo line. Mail or drop off to:

PEEPS Pantry c/o Laura Lee
Farish Hall, Room 160
3657 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, TX 77204-5023
Can I donate online?
Yes, and thank you! You may donate online through the “Give to UH” website. The process should take less than five minutes. Please follow these instructions:
- Click on the “Colleges and Programs” tab.
- Select “College of Education” as the school.
- Select “College of Education: Other” as the department.
- Select “PEEPS Pantry” as the designation.
- Enter amount and click “Add Gift.”

People holding $2,500 check for PEEPS Pantry

Donor Spotlight

Thank you to TCEDU for donating $2,500 to PEEPS Pantry in February! The generous gift helps ensure that UH students in need have access to free food, toiletries and supplies.

Email Laura Lee at llee15@uh.edu with questions about monetary donations.

VOLUNTEER

Are you interested in helping? PEEPS Pantry is run by volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include:

assisting with food drives,
organizing items,
staffing the pantry,
administrative responsibilities and more.

Email PEEPS director Laura Lee at llee15@uh.edu for more information.

ABOUT THE PANTRY

PEEPS Pantry opened in response to a great need – roughly 48% of college students nationwide identify as food insecure, uncertain how they will afford their next meal. Laura Lee, the student success coordinator at the UH College of Education, launched the pantry as part of the College’s multipronged PEEPS program. PEEPS stands for Personal Early Educational Support, and the overall program is designed to assist students with their academics as well as their social and emotional well-being. The pantry is now open to all UH students facing food insecurity.