Welcome to the Seawolf Food Pantry! The food pantry serves all UAA students who are
experiencing some type of food insecurity and provides a three-day supply of shelf-stable
food for individuals and households of up to four people. The food pantry can be used
twice every month by each UAA student. Students can email the pantry at uaa_seawolfpantry@alaska.edu or stop by during pantry hours to pick up food. We look forward to serving you and
helping with your needs!
Seawolf Pantry Hours (Spring 2026)*:
Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Thursdays, 12:30 to 5 p.m.
*Note: The Seawolf Food Pantry will be closed on University holidays and for any weather-related
campus closures.
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