The Bods Feeding Bods Food and Commodities Pantry supports the health and well-being of the Washburn University community by providing free access to nutritious food and essential household items. We proudly serve all currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff on Washburn's Campus - assisting an average of 50–60 households each day.
Fresh produce is especially appreciated, as it can be difficult to obtain through bulk donations. We gratefully welcome contributions of any size, and hygiene products are always in high demand. These items help ensure our students can attend class feeling well-nourished, confident, and prepared to succeed academically.
Thank you for helping us keep our community healthy and supported.
There will be a staff member here M-F 8am-5pm with the exception of the lunch hour. Drop off times can be arranged even during non-open shopping hours - just email/call ahead of time.
Please email me, [email protected] for inquires on what is most needed. We have 3 donation barrels placed outside the entrance of our pantry and we can arrange pick-up donations within town. If you would like to meet, stop by! We love visitors and we will give you a tour of our pantry. We are located at 1835 SW Jewell STE 101, Topeka, KS 66621
ProducePedia
ProducePedia is a free resource that covers the types of fresh produce that can be delivered to food pantries. Each entry includes information on color, taste, and possible uses. People unfamiliar with the vegetable or fruit will learn how to use it, and those who are familiar with it still might learn a fun fact or two!
The Cooperative Extension sites have a wealth of information for any backyard gardener. Once you go to the site (each one if very different from the others) look for a link for “homes and gardens”, “landscape”, “consumer horticulture”, etc. to find information on improving your backyard garden. Neighboring state sites may offer information your own state’s site lacks.
