Student Registration
In order for students to access The Basic Needs Hub for the current academic year, they need to complete the registration form. The form is intended for enrolled DePaul students facing financial hardship and/or food insecurity. Please answer the questions honestly and understand that your responses will neither qualify nor disqualify you from receiving access to The Basic Needs Hub locations.
Updates:
One Visit per Week:
To ensure equitable access to resources for all students, we are limiting visits to The Basic Needs Hub to once per week. A DePaul ID and registration for the Hub will continue to be required for access.
Limitation on the Number of Items Allowed per Visit: To allow us to serve as many community members as possible, we are implementing a maximum number of items per visit. For the most up to date allocation of frozen, refrigerated, dry goods, and household products visit the Basic Needs Hub Pantry or email us.
Appointment-Only Access for The Career Closet:
Lincoln Park:
To provide students with a more personalized and focused experience, The Career Closet will now be available by appointment only. You can schedule an appointment by contacting BasicNeeds@depaul.edu.
Loop:
Location: DPC 9700
Hours: Weekdays, 11am–4pm
Appointments: Make an appointment to access the Loop Career Closet on
Handshake , or call or stop into the Career Center and have our Front Desk assist you in making one. Clothing is limited to 3 items per student per quarter and must be checked out with the Front Desk before leaving the Career Center.
Additional rules:
No backpacks are allowed inside Hub locations.
The number of students allowed inside a Hub space at one time will be limited.
We understand that these changes may require some adjustments to your routine. We are committed to providing you with the support you need and will be available to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us at BasicNeeds@depaul.edu.
Please note: Due to potential staffing issues, the Hub locations may need to close unexpectedly on occasion. We will do our best to provide advance notice whenever possible. We appreciate your understanding.
Giving
The Basic Needs Hub depends on the generous contributions from our DePaul Community, valued alumni, Lincoln Park neighbors, and foodservice partner, Chartwells. For those interested in donating, these are the items needed (you may also go to our
Amazon wishlist to donate):
Toiletries
Please donate bathroom products, such as soap, toothbrushes, and toilet paper.
Items Needed
Food Items
Food donations are needed. Thank you for stocking our pantry!
Items Needed
Business Attire
Clothing racks need to be filled. We appreciate the generosity of our donors!
Items Needed
The Rosalie Rendu Student Pantry and The Career Closet are now extensions of DePaul University's Basic Needs Hub. Learn more about The Basic Needs Hub in Newsline.
Food insecurity is a significant issue among college students across our country. Given the mission of St. Vincent de Paul and that of the university, the question "What must be done?" always comes to mind. In February 2020, a group of DePaul staff members from the Department of Housing, Dining & Student Centers established The Rosalie Rendu Student Pantry to provide a food resource for students in need. Since then, its offerings have expanded, which includes The Career Closet where students can pick up professional clothing to impress during interviews or on the job.
A special note to our donors: We thank you from the bottom of our hearts in helping provide these much-needed food resources for our students!
For more information about
The Basic Needs Hub, which includes The Rosalie Rendu Student Pantry and The Career Closet, please email
basicneeds@depaul.edu.
Lincoln Park Pantry: Location & Hours
Lincoln Park Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue, Room 107*
| Monday |
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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| Tuesday |
Closed
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| Wednesday |
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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| Thursday |
Closed |
| Friday |
Closed
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| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Loop Pantry: Location & Hours
DePaul Center, 1 E. Jackson Boulevard, Room 11030*
| Monday |
Closed
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Tuesday
| 2pm - 6pm
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Wednesday
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Closed
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Thursday
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10am - 2pm
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| Friday |
Closed
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| Saturday |
Closed |
Sunday
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Closed
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*NOTE: Both Hub locations require a DePaul ID and registration.