UAA seawolf food pantry
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.
*Note: The Seawolf Food Pantry will be closed on University holidays and for any weather-related campus closures.
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Contact Us:
Email: uaa_seawolfpantry@alaska.edu
University of Alaska Anchorage
Professional Studies Building, Room 211
2533 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
