Pantries
On-Campus Pantries
The Rack Mobile Food Pantry
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The Rack provides non-perishable and perishable food items to all WVU students who are in need of assistance. To receive this service you must bring your student ID with you to one of the following locations. The Rack is located at Morgan House at 660 N High Street in the lower level (across from the Mountainlair, up the hill from Boreman Hall). The Mobile Food Pantry is at the Student Rec Center to provide food to students who need assistance. And the Rack II @ HSC is located at G304 Health Sciences Center South (adjacent to The Market @ WVU).
Off-Campus Pantries
Local Area Food Pantries and Services
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211 West Virginia has collated an extensive list of local food pantries and services in the area. You can paruse the resources on their website or receive direct support by calling 211.
WV State Aid
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Morgantown/Mon County DHHR
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The West Virginia Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food. Eligibility to receive benefits is based on household size, income, assets and some household expenses. SNAP may only be used to purchase food for human consumption and seeds/plants to grow food at home. SNAP benefits cannot be used for: household items, grooming products, tobacco, alcohol products, pet food, etc.
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state
of West Virginia and fall into one of two groups: (1) those with a current bank
balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current
bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household
with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a disability
(a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself).
Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Morgantown/Mon County Health Department
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Short-term intervention program designed to improve lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in families by supplying free supplemental foods to meet their immediate nutritional needs. WIC services include: Nutrition Counseling and Education, Breastfeeding Counseling and Support, Health Screenings and Referrals, Immunizations, and Healthy Food Package.
Qualified Applicants: Pregnant women, Women breastfeeding an infant up to the infant's
first birthday, Postpartum women up to six months after delivery or end of pregnancy,
Infants up to their first birthday, Children from age one until their fifth birthday,
and household income no more than 185% of the federal poverty income guidelines.
Grocery Delivery Services
Walmart
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Grocery delivery service that is same-day (depending on what time you order your
groceries). Make an account online or on the Walmart App, place your order, delivery
time, and location. This does not require a “subscription” because you pay a
delivery fee each time you order.
Aldi
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Grocery delivery service that is same-day (depending on what time you order your groceries). You get a free trial, but eventually you pay $150 a year for a subscription. With the subscription, you get as many free deliveries a year for values $35 and more.
Kroger
Grocery Delivery Service
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Kroger offers several options for grocery pick up, delivery, and expedited delivery.
Note there are several Kroger locations in Morgantown; be sure to select the
intended location if utilizing pick up ordering services.
Other Food Services and Resources
Nutrition Counseling
WVU Dining Services
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This service is FREE to WVU Students. The nutritionist works one-on-one with students
to help them overcome their dietary challenges such as weight loss, weight gain,
meal planning, diabetes counseling, food allergies/intolerance, or eating disorders.
Morgantown Farmers Markets
Summer (outdoor) market
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Winter (indoor) market
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The markets host a diverse collection of more than 40 vendors to bring the freshest
produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, and more to the Morgantown community.
WVU Medicine Farmer's Market
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The WVU Medicine Farmers Market is a weekly staple during the summer and early
fall months. It’s located in the parking lot directly in front of the WVU Eye
Institute. They provide students and the community with the opportunity to
access fresh produce from local farmers.