Being a student can be a financially difficult situation, especially if you have family to help take care of. Eagles Market is a free market on campus for students, staff, faculty and their families. Everyone is welcome to shop for shelf stable, refrigerated and frozen food items such as fresh produce, eggs, cheese, canned soups, tuna, pasta, rice, nuts and more! We receive food from our partner OIC, learn more about their food bank and other services by following this link: Nutrition – OIC of Washington.
Our Mission:
The mission of Eagles Market is to support the basic needs and health of the Heritage community, especially through increasing accessibility to nutritious food and necessary health products. Additionally, Eagles Market will strive to spread awareness of healthy lifestyle habits and connect students with community resources.
Learn more about Eagles Market by visiting us in Simkins Hall or by emailing wilmes_c@heritage.edu.
Get Involved with Eagles Market!
- Visit our market in Simkins Center to grocery shop or grab a quick snack.
- Refer students, friends, classmates and coworkers!
- Donate grocery bags or boxes
- Donate funds
- Host a food drive
- Donate food
- Donate health and hygiene products
All donated food must remain in the original store-bought packaging. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any homemade or home-canned or frozen foods. They must go through a commercial system, such as a commercial butchery or bakery.
Explore acceptable and high demand food donations by using this drop-down menu:
Shelf Stable Items
- Beans (canned or dry)
- Pasta and sauce
- Boxed milk (dairy, soy, almond)
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned meals (soups, stew, chili)
- Canned meat
- Canned tuna
- Healthy cereals
- Instant potatoes
- Macaroni and cheese
- Rice
- Peanut butter
- Condiments
- Spices
- Produce
- Vegetable oil (olive, canola, etc.)
Refrigerated Items
- Eggs
- Milk (dairy, almond, soy or other)
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Produce
Frozen Items
- Frozen meats or fish
- Frozen fruits
- Frozen vegetables
- Frozen meals (family or single-sized)
Health and Hygiene Products
- Body wash
- Shampoo/ conditioner
- Oral care (toothpaste, toothbrushes, floss, etc.)
- Diapers, wipes
- Menstrual products
- Condoms
- Other
Check out this Amazon Wishlist for easy and high demand donation ideas. Items ordered through this page will be sent directly to Eagles Market at Heritage University.
Additional Resources
Visit our Wellness Resources page to learn more about available resources at Heritage and in the community that can help you meet your basic needs including food, housing, mental and behavioral health services, parenting resources and more!
Check out these links for healthy eating tips and recipes that fit your budget:
- MyPlate.Gov
- MyPlate provides Dietary Guidelines for Americans of all ages through the USDA. Take the time to explore this website. You can take a quiz to learn how your current diet reflects the MyPlate suggestions. There are also many resources and tips for healthy eating, shopping on a budget and recipes!
- Eat Right: Resources for Healthy Eating
- Second Harvest: Recipes
- Follow Eagles Market on Instagram or Facebook for updates, healthy eating tips and recipes using food from our pantry!
Contact Us
Food Pantry Coordinator
Clare Wilmes
Wilmes_C@heritage.edu
Location & Hours
Simkins Hall
Monday
2:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday
12:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.