Food Resources
On-Campus Resources
- Food Resources
- Everybody Eats
- Food Assistance and Well-Being Program
- Eat. Move. Save.
- University Library: Teaching, Learning, and Academic Support – Basic Needs for Students
McKinley Church & Foundation - Student Community Dinners
Phone: 217-344-0297 | Email: office@mckinleycu.org
Offers freshly cooked meals to U. of I. students who struggle with food insecurity.
- Who: U. of I. undergraduate and graduate students.
- When: Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m. when school is in session.
- Where: McKinley Foundation / Presby Dining Hall. 809 S 5th St, Champaign. Buzzer entry. Identify yourself as community dinner participant.
UniPlace Christian Church
UniPlace Community Meal
- We are moving to the University YMCA
- Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
- Free for all!
- We hope our first meal will be on October 1, 2025!
Food Pantry
- We are moving to the University YMCA
- Wednesdays at 3:00 pm
- Free for all!
- We hope to open on September 24, 2025!
Please check back for updates at https://uniplace.org/meal
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the State in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits. In most cases, once you submit your application, your state agency or local SNAP office will process it and send you a notice telling you whether you are eligible for benefits within 30 days. College students are not eligible for SNAP benefits unless they work at least 20 hours a week or have a child under the age of six.
Learn more about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
For assistance in preparing your application, please consider making an appointment with the Case Manger for Basic Needs Coordination in the Connie Frank CARE Center. You can make an appointment by calling 217-333-0050 or via email at basicneeds@illinois.edu.