Eagles Nest Food Pantry
Let's combat food insecurity, together.
The mission of the Eagles Nest Food Pantry is to combat food insecurity by distributing food to RVC students and staff. The Eagles Nest Food Pantry program collects and stores food to distribute free-of-charge to RVC students in need, including students enrolled in GED, ESL, and Community Education classes.
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Contact Us
- Eagles Nest Food Pantry
- (815) 921-4637
- [email protected]
- TRIO Student Support Services, RVC Main Campus, Student Center, Second Floor (Room 2313)
- Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
Current RVC students with a student ID and class schedule are eligible to come to the pantry on each distribution date. This includes students enrolled in GED and ESL and Community Education classes.
The pantry provides free supplemental food for students and their families who are in need of this type of support. At each distribution, students have a choice of canned fruits and vegetables; bread, rice, pasta and cereal; canned beans, soups and other protein sources; Specific foods are available, depending upon budget restrictions and availability of products.
Students must create an online account and/or log into the online pantry order form.
Once logged in, the student can pick the items they need and reserve a pick up day and time.
At pick up time, students must check-in with their RVC ID on the second floor of the Student Center at the TRIO Student Support Services front desk (near room 2320)
We accept donations of unopened non-perishable foods, grocery gifts cards, and financial support daily.
Examples of unopened, non-perishable foods include: Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Coffee Cream (instant) individuals, Tea, Seasonings, Assorted Breakfast Cereal (Hot or Cold), Applesauce, Grits, Oatmeal, Rice, Pasta (Spaghetti and Pasta meals), Low Sodium Pasta Sauce, Noodles, Canned/Powdered Milk, Crackers, Popcorn, Tuna, Tomato Paste, Syrup, Hot Sauce, Pickles, Low Sodium Soups, Snack Bars, Ketchup, Peanut Butter, Hot chocolate, Instant Meals, Jelly (Assorted), Mayonnaise, Mustard, Ketchup, Broth, Applesauce, Canned Meats (Spam, Beef Stew, Chicken, Pork), Dry Beans, Cooking oil, Pork and Beans, Macaroni, Assorted Fruit Juice (canned or bottled), Canned Fruit, Juice Boxes for Kids, Cereal Bars, Ramen Noodles, Pop Tarts, Instant Breakfast Drink Mix, Low Sodium Canned Vegetable Juice, Assorted snack size cookies, assorted Chips, Pancake Mix, Snack size crackers, Protein Bars, Ravioli, Assorted Soups, Canned Chili (with/without beans), and Nuts.
Personal Hygiene Items including, but not limited to: Shavers/Razors, Toothpaste/Brush (Individually Packaged), Mouth Wash, Wipes, Deodorant, Shampoo/Conditioner, Body Wash, Tissues, Paper Towels, Feminine Pads/Tampons/Wipes, Baby Wipes, Baby Shampoo, and Diapers.
Thank you to all who have donated!
- RVC Athletics
- Just Breathe 815
- Blackhawk Bank
- Tiffani Bostwick
- Respiratory Care
- Claudia Tafolla Consuelos
- Dave Costello
- Andres Cotes
- Kami Doetch
- CL1 Group Donation
- JCSM Group Donation
- Jennifer Dornink
- SRES Club Food Drive
- Dr. Elaine Shannon-Dussard
- Friendsgiving Fundraiser
- Abbye Garcia
- Darling Garcia
- Mercy Health
- Clarissa Hernandez
- Phi Theta Kappa
- Amanda Kieper
- Tracy Kruz
- Ruth Kula
- Priyanka Kumar
- Mike Lee
- Maria Medrano
- Konnor Mogenis
- Kamaijah Neal
- Dawn Porter
- Rhynna
- Garth Rubin
- Meghan Schohger
- Lucas Schultz
- Claudia Seijas
- RVC Students of Service
- RVC Speech
- Deena Spilman
- STU 100 Students and Instructors
- Sarah Taryn
- Michelle Tolle
- Nick Wallace
- Lajimes Watson
- To all other donors donors past and present not listed here