PAWS Pantry

SPECIAL NOTICE:
Under advisement from the MD Food Bank and MD Department of Health, the FSU PAWS Pantry has transitioned to a pre-packed bag style pantry in order to maintain proper Social Distancing.

IMPORTANT!! Customers who are showing symptoms of COVID-19, have been in exposed to the virus, or have been instructed to self-isolate SHOULD NOT visit the pantry for any reason. Instead, please send a request to PAWSPantry@frostburg.edu as soon as you are aware of this situation to set up a delivery. More details about how the delivery will work will be sent to you upon your request. This is not an open service! As we are working with limited staff, we ask that only those who have been exposed to the virus, have been informed to self-quarantine and/or are symptomatic use this option.

FSU Students who have never used the Pantry before, but would like to sign up, must first complete the PAWS Pantry Intake and Liability Waiver Form. We encourage you to do this before you visit the pantry, but it can be completed on site. You will be assigned a Pantry ID number upon your first visit to the Pantry.

To make an appointment, students should email PAWSPantry@frostburg.edu by noon the day before they need an appointment. All customers who request an appointment will receive an email to choose an appointment time. If you have a scheduled appointment please be sure to arrive at your scheduled appointment time to ensure there is no overlap between customers and pantry staff are available.

Pre-Packed Bag Options

Customers are permitted any combination of bags. There is no limit on the number of bags a customer may take.
When you approach the window, please tell us how many of each type of bag you would like, as well as any dietary restrictions.

Below are general descriptions of the type of items that would be in each bag. Items will vary based on availability:

BAG ONE
Carbs and Sides Bag

• Pasta
• Rice/grain
• Pasta Sauce
• Broth (chicken, turkey, beef, bone, vegetable)
• Stuffing
• Mac N Cheese

BAG TWO
Canned Goods Bag

• Canned Fruit/Fruit Cups
• Canned Vegetable
• Soup
• Ravioli

BAG THREE
Breakfast Bag

• Cereal
• Cereal/Chewy Bars
• Oatmeal/Granola/Fruit

BAG FOUR
Baking Bag

• Dessert mixes (Brownie, Cake, etc.)
• Jell-O/Pudding packs

BAG FIVE
Snack Bag

• Hummus cups
• Chips
• Crackers

For more information, contact PAWSPantry@frostburg.edu or call 301-687-7598 during regular pantry hours.