Teddy's Pantry

Teddy's Pantry Mission

To create a supportive and inclusive environment where every CSUDH student has access to urgent nutritious food, ensuring students can focus on their education without the worry of meeting their basic food needs.




Who is Eligible?

If you are currently enrolled as a CSUDH undergraduate or graduate student, you are eligible to use Teddy’s Pantry.



How Does It Work?

All students are invited to register for Teddy’s Pantry using the new check-in system. This new check-in process offers an easier way to shop. Students simply have to register online, place your order, and pick up your supplies. Fuel your success in four easy steps!

  • Step 1  Register Online, the registration takes less than 5 minutes.
  • Step 2  Place your order.
  • Step 3  Select your pickup time (please allow 2 hours for order fulfillment).
  • Step 4  Pickup your groceries.

  • Students are able to visit the Pantry once a week during the hours of operation that can be found on this page. Hours are subject to change.
  • Kindly bring your reusable grocery bags for each visit.

Please only take what you need for the week and remember that this is a community resource.


Pantry Donations

Students, staff, faculty, and community members have been incredibly generous in contributing to the success of Teddy’s Pantry. But the work does not stop here! We are still in need of certain items to fill our pantries.

Food Donation Dropoff

Every Thursday at the College of Education (Bldg. 14), H-023, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Monetary Donations

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Accepted Items

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    Grains
  • One-minute rice
  • Instant oatmeal
  • Pasta
  • Cereal (single serving)/Cereal bar
  • Crackers
  • Cup-of-Noodles (not packets)
  • Granola bars
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    Proteins
  • Stew
  • Tuna
  • Chicken
  • Spam
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    Vegetables & Fruit
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned apricots
  • Apple sauce
  • Cranberries
  • Canned fruit in pop-up lids
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    Other Food Items
  • Nuts
  • Juice (in single-serving boxes)
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    Hygiene Items
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Female hygiene products