The Pantry is a free food support service for current UOW students experiencing financial hardship. Items are displayed on shelves and assigned point values instead of dollar amounts. The Pantry’s core goals are to reduce food insecurity and ease financial stress for UOW students. By providing access to nutritious, high‑quality items, we help students avoid relying on cheaper, less healthy alternatives and support their overall well‑being.
Pulse is proud to acknowledge the dedication of our student volunteers, whose hard work keeps this service running.
Pulse Pantry is funded by Pulse and the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Stock is purchased from UOW’s Village Grocer or donated by generous partners including Aspire Catering & Events, Gillette, Kotex, OzHarvest, and Share the Dignity.
Sustainability is another key focus. Around 90% of our products are suitable for a vegan diet, and we do not offer meat products to help reduce emissions, particularly those associated with cold storage.
HOW IT WORKS
- Register for a ticket to a timeslot that suits your schedule.
- All UOW students will receive 10 points weekly to be redeemed on items of their choice.
- All points will reset at the beginning of each week, therefore they will not roll over.
- All students must have a valid UOW student ID card ready upon entry.
- Please bring your own reusable bag.
- Students can only access the Pulse Pantry during its operating hours
Operating Hours:
Returning – 15 January 2026
OUT OF SESSION HOURS – Please note the temporary location changes*
Thursday 15 Jan – 2PM – 3:30PM (Pulse Pantry)
Thursday 25 Jan – 2PM – 3:30PM (Clubs Room)*
Thursday 5 Feb – 2PM – 3.30PM (Clubs Room)*
Contact Details:
- Email: pulse-unilife@uow.edu.au
- Phone: 4221 8000
Location:
Building 11, University of Wollongong
GIVE A LITTLE, HELP A LOT
HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE?
- If you are a current UOW student, you can sign up to become a Pulse Volunteer and sign up to Pulse Pantry shifts.
- Donate non-perishable food items or personal hygiene products
- Make a financial donation of $5 or more to help UOW Pulse purchase essential items.