About the NLU Food Pantry
General Information
As part of the Thrive Center, the mission of the NLU Food Pantry is to support NLU students by working against food insecurity through expanded services at our Chicago and Wheeling campus food pantries. Lisle campus coming soon
If you are a first time user of the pantry:
Pantry Shoppers Summer Hours
Walk-in Hours Summer start July 6,2026-September 18,2026
Walk-in hours give students the opportunity to select staple items for themselves and check-out our weekly Thrive Pantry Finds. Curbside pick-up is available to schedule but with limited product selections. We encourage shoppers to utilize the pantry how it is best fit for them. Please reach out the pantry manager with any questions on how to shop!
Chicago: Monday-Thursday: 10:00AM-3:00PM, Friday(by appointment only)
Location: 18 S Michigan Ave (Gage Building), 5th Floor
Wheeling: Tuesday-Wednesday: 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
Location: 1000 Capitol Drive Room 348
It is strongly recommended to bring a reusable bag to help carry your items.
Pantry Resources
List of available sample of products is intended to be illustrative and is not complete.
Hygiene Products: Based on Availability
- Body Wash
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body Wash
- Razors
Menstrual Products:
Baby Products:
- Diapers
Assorted Dry/Can Goods:
Sample Selection :
- Mac & Cheese Box
- Assorted Beans
- Assorted Can Soups
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Bean
- Penne Pasta
- Rotini Pasta
- Mixed Veggies
- Spaghetti
- Grape Jelly
- Tomato Sauce
- Tuna
- Chili with Beans
- Cereal
- Jelly
- Peanut Butter Jar
- Canned Fruit
- Baked Beans
- Coffee
- Oats
- Rice(Variety)
- Canned Meat
Fresh Produce:
- Fruits
- Vegetables
Thrive Food Pantry Survey
Our goal is to make the Thrive Center BIGGER, BETTER, and GREATER for you. You can help us accomplish that by completing this brief survey if you've been to our pantry at least once. We thank you in advance for your feedback!
