Providing an Exceptional, Sustainable, and Diverse Dining Experience

One Meal at a Time
Providing an Exceptional, Sustainable, and Diverse Dining Experience

One Meal at a Time
Providing an Exceptional, Sustainable, and Diverse Dining Experience

One Meal at a Time
Providing an Exceptional, Sustainable, and Diverse Dining Experience

One Meal at a Time
Providing an Exceptional, Sustainable, and Diverse Dining Experience

One Meal at a Time

Husky Harvest Updates/Wish List

Posted on October 10, 2023August 26, 2026 by Desroches, Rebecca

SUMMER HOURS

Tuesdays: 11am-3:30pm
Thursdays: 11am-3:30pm

Last day of summer hours is Thursday, Aug 26th, 2026.

FALL & SPRING SEMESTER HOURS

Semester hours begin the first week of classes.

Tuesdays: 11am-4pm
Thursdays: 11am-4pm
Fridays: 11am-1:30pm

Exam Week: normal hours

If the University closes due to inclement weather on a day that Husky Harvest is open, the pantry will also close.

If Husky Harvest hours do not align with your schedule, please refer to the additional resources section below.

LOCATION

Charter Oak Apartments Community Center
916 Tower Court Road, Storrs, CT 06268

Accessible via the UConn Blue Line - bus stop is across the street from the pantry.

A few designated parking spots are available for the pantry.

Don't forget to bring your UConn ID. The pantry has a limited supply of bags. Please bring a reusable grocery bag with you, just in case. Thank you!

Details on the regional campus pantries can be found at huskyharvest.uconn.edu

HUSKY HARVEST STORRS PANTRY IS IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Canned goods, tuna, cereal, peanut butter, soups, and canned vegetables. Home basics such as toilet paper, dish detergent, and clothes detergent. Toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, and toothpaste. All food needs to be nonperishable.

Why toiletries & home basics? Toiletries and home basics are frequently requested, and these items are typically unavailable from the food banks and local businesses that supply the pantry.

DONATION DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

Please do not drop off at the pantry. Donation items can only be accepted at the following locations.

UConn Dining Commissary: 30 Gurleyville Rd, Storrs (M-F; 6am-4pm)
Student Union Food Court (lower level): Look for the bright green drop-off box on a counter (near the entrance/exit closest to McHugh Hall - Student Union hours)
UConn Dining Main Office: Towers Residence Halls – Wade Building, 3384 Towers Loop Rd
(M-F; 8am-5pm) - a donation box is available within our lobby area.

If you need more assistance or information about finding these locations, please contact us via our online form.

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN HELP

Reusable Grocery Bags - The pantry is always in need of them. Please consider donating new or gently used (stain-free) bags.
Monetary Donations
- Round Up - At the Union Street Market registers, round up your purchase, and the change will go towards the Storrs Food Insecurity Fund.
- UConn Foundation: Support the pantry by donating directly to the Storrs Food Insecurity Fund. Visit the Foundation website, in the area of support box type in "food insecurity fund." Note: if link is crossed out, it still works.
Run Your Own Donation Drive: Clubs, orgs, and offices on campus have run their own drive and donated to Husky Harvest. We ask that you collect only the necessary supplies listed above. Please reach out to us via our online form if you have a large amount of donations that need to be picked up.
Volunteers - Thank you for the consideration; however, the pantry is staffed.

CT Resources

Get Help from CT Foodshare
- Find Food, Apply for SNAP, Help Beyond Food, Recipes & Nutrition
endhungerct.org (SNAP pre-screener)

Meal Prep on a Budget

UConn Resources

UConn Student Parents
UConn Dean of Students Office
- UConn Swipes
  The Swipe Out Hunger Program aims to provide students who are food-insecure and/or experiencing an emergency with access to healthy, well-balanced meals in our campus dining halls. Currently enrolled UConn students can contact the Dean of Students' Office to determine eligibility for this program.
- Short-Term Emergency Loans
- Students First Fund

Other Local Pantries

Storrs Congregational Church, located on campus, has an Emergency Food Pantry. Their pantry is open Mondays from 12 – 2 p.m., and Thursdays from 2:30 – 5:00 pm. For questions, email: SCCfoodpantry@storrscongchurch.org | 2 North Eagleville Rd.
Mansfield Mobile Food Pantry
Covenant Soup Kitchen

Labor Day Weekend 2026 Dining Hours

Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Desroches, Rebecca

DINING HOURS FOR SEPT 5-7, 2026

DINING HALLS

September 5th & 6th

All dining halls are open their normal hours.

Monday, September 7th (Labor Day)

Breakfast: 7-10:30am – South open
Lunch: 10:30am-2:15pm – All dining halls open.
Dinner: 4-7:15pm – All dining halls open

RETAIL LOCATIONS

	Sunday, 9/6	Monday, 9/7
Union Street Market	11:30am-9pm	11:30am-9pm
Market Cafe	10am-4pm	10am-4pm
Earth, Wok & Fire	CLOSED	CLOSED
SAMBAZON	10am-4pm	10am-4pm
The Coop	CLOSED	11:30am-7pm
Convenience Store	Noon-9pm	Noon-9pm
Food Truck	CLOSED	CLOSED
Bookworms Cafe	CLOSED	CLOSED
Beanery Cafe	CLOSED	CLOSED
CrossRoads Cafe	CLOSED	CLOSED
nanoByte Cafe	CLOSED	CLOSED
Mango	11am-4pm	11am-7pm
Dairy Bar	11am-9pm	11am-9pm
Law School Cafe	CLOSED	CLOSED
Avery Point – Mort’s Cafe	CLOSED	CLOSED
Hartford Times Cafe	CLOSED	CLOSED

Dining Services Earns Gold in NACUFS Nutrition Awards for Special Diet Recipe

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Desroches, Rebecca

stack of panko breaded eggplant discs layered with bruschetta surrounded by a base of beans and pesto in a white bowl STORRS, Conn. — The University of Connecticut Department of Dining Services has been awarded Gold in the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) Nutrition Awards in the category of Special Diet Recipe of the Year.

The nationally recognized award celebrates innovative collegiate dining recipes that support students with dietary restrictions and lifestyle preferences while delivering exceptional flavor and nutrition. NACUFS honors institutions that create inclusive dining experiences and meet the evolving needs of today’s student population.

UConn Dining Services earned the distinction for its “Eggplant Stacker with Creamy Pesto Beans and Balsamic Gastrique,” a vegetarian and gluten-free dish that quickly became a student favorite after being introduced at McMahon Dining Hall.

The recipe features crispy, gluten-free breaded eggplant layered with bruschetta-style tomatoes, creamy pesto cannellini beans, Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic gastrique. The dish was developed using ingredients commonly utilized throughout campus dining operations, allowing the culinary team to create a nutritious, flavorful, and cost-effective menu item while supporting students with dietary needs.

“We have always been very proud of our dietary program here at UConn,” said Robert Landolphi, Assistant Director of Culinary Development for UConn Dining Services. “As the number of students with food allergies and dietary restrictions continues to grow, our team remains committed to creating meals that are safe, inclusive, nutritious, and exciting for students to enjoy.”

The award-winning recipe reflects UConn Dining Services’ longstanding commitment to supporting students with food allergies, gluten intolerance, and plant-based dietary preferences. According to Dining Services, the number of students with documented dietary needs has grown dramatically over the past two decades, increasing from approximately 20 students in 2001 to more than 1,200 today — nearly 10% of the university’s meal plan population. Gluten intolerance and Celiac disease have become among the most common dietary concerns addressed by the department.

This latest honor continues a strong tradition of national recognition for UConn Dining Services through NACUFS competitions, including previous gold awards for vegan recipes, local foods recipes, and special diet initiatives.

Check out the Demo and/or printable recipe.

Dining Student Program Coordinator Receives UConn Student Employee of the Year Award

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by Desroches, Rebecca

Maia Schwing posing with award certificate for Student Employee of the Year Congratulations to Dining Services Student Program Coordinator Maia Schwing for being named UConn’s Student Employee of the Year!

Maia’s journey with Dining Services shows just how much someone can grow through hard work and consistency. She started in Spring 2023 as a student worker at Gelfenbien, helping with cleaning tasks and light food prep while learning how everything worked behind the scenes. By the end of that semester, she had already stood out and was promoted to Supervisor for Fall 2023. Soon after, she stepped into an Assistant Student Manager role, assuming greater responsibility and supporting day-to-day operations.

In Spring 2024, Maia worked at both Buckley and Gelfenbien before becoming Student Manager for Fall 2024. While at Towers, she led a team of about 40 student employees and focused on improving training and fostering a positive, supportive work environment.

In Spring 2025, she was selected as a Student Program Coordinator (SPC), a role she has now held for nearly a year. In this position, Maia helps oversee student employment across Dining Services, supporting more than 1,000 student employees and working with student leaders to keep things running smoothly. She’s also helped show that these jobs are about more than just the basics—they’re a chance for students to build real skills and connections.

Maia is currently a senior studying mathematics and secondary mathematics education and will graduate at the end of this semester. She’ll be returning for a graduate year to pursue a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction while continuing in her SPC role. After UConn, she plans to stay in Connecticut and become a high school math teacher.