Raider Red's Food Pantry

Raider Red’s Food Pantry provides supplemental non-perishable food and hygiene items to students who are facing financial hardships and is designed to complement other available resources, both on and off campus.

Students experiencing long-term hardships are encouraged to contact the Raider Relief – Advocacy & Resource Center (RR-ARC) to be connected with additional available resources.

Raider Red’s Food Pantry will be open for summer visits from Monday, June 1st, through Wednesday, August 12th.

Summer 2026 Pantry hours are as follows:

• Monday: 11 am - 3 pm 
• Tuesday: 10 am - 2 pm 
• Wednesday: 11 am - 1 pm 
• Thursday: 10 am - 2 pm 
• Friday: 11 am - 3 pm 

Weekly Meat Distribution: TBA

If you are unable to visit Raider Red's Food Pantry during our regular pantry hours, please email foodpantry@ttu.edu to schedule an appointment. 

Please note that Raider Red's Food Pantry will follow any weather-related delays/instructions as released by Texas Tech University.

Raider Red’s Food Pantry is located in Drane Hall, room 132.

• The pantry is open to all currently enrolled Texas Tech University students. 
• Please bring your physical student ID to each visit. 
• No proof of income is required to access Raider Red’s Food Pantry. 

1. Create or renew your PantrySoft account using your TTU email address. 
2. Check in at the front desk of the Pantry using your TTU student ID. 
3. Grab a basket and shop while following posted item limits. 
4. Once you're done making your selections, a Food Pantry staff member will scan your items. 
5. After your items have been scanned, you can begin bagging your items. 

Don't forget to follow Raider Red's Food Pantry on social media for updates and announcements.

Students who need additional food support throughout the semester are encouraged to reach out to the Raider Relief - Advocacy & Resource Center (RR-ARC). 

By meeting with our team, students may be connected to: 

• Additional pantry visits
• Long-term or ongoing support resources
• Other campus and community resources that may help their needs

To request additional support, please email raiderrelief@ttu.edu. 

We are here to help ensure every student feels supported throughout the semester.

Raider Red's Food Pantry gratefully accepts donations that help support students experiencing food insecurity and financial hardship. 

Items We Accept

The pantry currently accepts: 

• Non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.)
• Hygiene and personal care items (toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, feminine hygiene products, etc.)

To help ensure donations align with the pantry's current needs, please contact our staff at foodpantry@ttu.edu before donating. 


Items We CAN NOT Accept

To help maintain the safety and quality of resources available to students, the pantry cannot accept: 

• Perishable items (items that spoil quickly without refrigeration)
• Homemade items
• Alcoholic beverages
• Open or used items
• Expired items 
• Rusty or unlabeled items

We greatly appreciate your generosity and support. Following these guidelines helps us provide safe, nutritious, and usable resources for all students.

Through a partnership with Texas Health and Human Services, eligible students may receive assistance with completing SNAP applications and learning more about available benefits. 

To schedule a SNAP support appointment, students may email raiderrelief@ttu.edu.

Snack Spots are located across campus and provide students with quick, accessible snacks between classes. These locations are designed to help students stay nourished and supported throughout the day.

When you use your Dining Plan, you can do more than grab a meal. You can make a meaningful impact. Through Transact Mobile Ordering, you have the opportunity to support fellow Red Raiders by purchasing items for the TTU Food Pantry.

It is a simple way to give back, and help ensure every student has access to the essentials they need.

Students may donate $25 in Dining Bucks during the fall and spring semesters. All purchases are non-refundable. 

How It Works

Getting started is quick and easy:

• Download the Transact Mobile Ordering app
• Select the TTU Food Pantry Store
• Add items to your cart
• Check out using your Dining Plan

Every purchase goes directly toward supporting students right here at Texas Tech.

Need Help Getting Started?

Watch our quick video to learn how to download and set up the Transact Mobile Ordering App so you can start giving back in just a few taps.