In an effort to reduce food insecurity within the Winthrop community, the Department of Human Nutrition created The Food Box. The Food Box is a donation-based food pantry located in 308 Dalton Hall and it is accessible to the entire Winthrop community with no questions asked. In addition to shelf-stable food, The Food Box offers some personal care items such as toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, and feminine products.
Stop by Dalton Hall 302 between 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Mon - Thur. If you have questions you can call us at 803 323-2101.
Yes! Donations of food and personal care items are always welcome and may be dropped off in the box outside of the Department's main office, 302 Dalton Hall.
The Department also accepts monetary donations for The Food Box.* Secure donations may be made through the Winthrop Foundation here - select "Other" and enter fund 2032 for the gift designation. Donors may also send cash or checks to the Department of Human Nutrition:
701 Oakland Avenue
302 Dalton Hall - Dept. of Human Nutrition
Attn: Debbi Pickens
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Please designate that the funds are intended for The Food Box. The entirety of donations received will go toward stocking the food pantry with food and/or personal care items as needed.
*All donations are tax deductible. If sending a donation by mail, please include your name and contact information so we can provide a receipt for tax purposes.
Examples of what are great items to donate
Left to right: Winthrop University past President George Hynd, Adjunct Instructor Alexa Allen, Professor Dr. Wanda Koszewski, Alison Hynd
