LLCC Food Pantry

Photo of shelves and supplies in food pantry

LLCC has multiple pantries, providing access to food and personal care items to all currently enrolled (full- or part-time) students with a self-identified need. These resources are offered at no cost to students in order to allow them to better focus on academic success without the worries of an empty stomach. Although the on-campus pantries cannot fully meet the food needs of each student, there are also resources about other local pantries available. 

Pantries are located at the LLCC's main campus in Springfield as well as LLCC-Jacksonville, LLCC-Litchfield, LLCC-Medical District and LLCC-Taylorville. Each pantry runs differently, so students should connect with staff there for specific details. On the main campus in Springfield, students register on the first visit each semester (no income verification required) and then show a current LLCC student ID on any subsequent visits. Students are invited to visit the pantry as frequently as once per week. 

It is thanks to the generosity of donors that LLCC can maintain pantries to help meet needs of students. Non-perishable foods and toiletries are accepted year-round, in addition to monetary donations through the LLCC Foundation. 

Monetary donations 

To make a gift to support food and personal wellness supplies, please visit  https://llccfoundation.org/donate, select the “Other” designation and add “Pantry” as a comment in the box. LLCC staff responsible for stocking the pantries will purchase items as needed. 

In-kind donations 

Although some needs change, there are items that are consistently in-demand. Please consider donating any of the following: 

  • Ready-to-eat microwave meals (e.g., Chef Boyardee, Compleats)
  • Soup (pop-top or cup) – particularly any of the hearty/meat or noodle soups
  • Chicken/tuna/ham salad ready-to-eat kits
  • Vienna sausages (particularly flavored)
  • Meat sticks
  • Microwaveable cups of various rice, potato and noodle meals
  • Mac and cheese (cups and boxed)
  • Pasta and sauce
  • Granola bars
  • Fruit cups and applesauce
  • Deodorant
  • Body wash
  • Shampoo
  • Dish soap
  • Laundry detergent (small bottles)
  • Dryer sheets
  • Tissues
  • Toilet paper 

Please note that all donations should be in their original packaging listing the "use by," "sell by" or "best if used by" date as this will assist us in ensuring we comply with USDA guidelines. 

Thank you so much for your contributions and generosity!