Support Us

The Taley & Jordan Hunt Braves Resource Center at UNC Pembroke is seeking your support as we continue our mission to end hunger in our community. We are a nonprofit food pantry for UNCP students, faculty and staff. Since opening in 2013, we have worked hard to help uplift and empower our community. 

Ways to Help

The following are ways that we would love to have your support:

Adopt a shelf at the Braves Resource Center to ensure students have greater access to necessary nutritional meals. Sponsors will provide donated materials periodically or a continuous monetary donation to the Braves Resource Center. All sponsors are recognized within the Braves Resource Center.

We accept food and monetary donations.  For every $1 donated, the Braves Resource Center can provide 9 meals to students, staff, faculty and community. All donations directly benefit the operations of the Braves Resource Center and programs focused on helping students overcome obstacles that may prevent success and persistence towards graduation.

To donate:

  • Food donations can be dropped off at the Braves Resource Center during regular operating hours or by scheduling a donation drop-off by contacting the Braves Resource Center staff at brc@uncp.edu or 910.775.4367.
  • Provide monetary support through our online donation platform. Each dollar raised will go towards purchasing more food and supplies.  After you have made your gift, consider amplifying your contribution by sharing our cause on your social media. Help us spread the message so that no one at UNC Pembroke will go without. All donations are tax-deductible. 

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  • Check out our Amazon Wish List - it's a list of our most needed items that we know students enjoy. You can purchase through Amazon and the items will be sent to the Braves Resource Center.
Organizations can raise nonperishable goods to be given to patrons of the Braves Resource Center.

Help us sort food and stock our shelves by donating your time at the CARE Resource Center.  For more information on volunteering, visit UNCP Serve. 

The following are accepted items by the CARE Resource Center:

  • Foods in their original, sealed package with an ingredient label and code date.
  • Manufactured food that is clearly within the ‘Use By’ or ‘Sell By’ date.
  • Fresh produce grown using good agricultural practices, that is free of decay, and reasonably clean.
  • Toiletries and hygiene products for men and women.
  • See below for list of most needed food items. 
  • Ramen Packages
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Chef Boyardee/Spaghetti-O’s
  • Canned vegetables
  • Fruit Cups
  • Snack Bars
  • Soups
  • Canned Tuna/Chicken
  • Packs of Crackers
  • Cereal

 

Know Before You Give: Donation Dos and Don’ts

Donations can range in content, including monetary donations, nonperishable food items, toiletries, and hygiene items. In certain cases, the Braves Resource Center can take produce and farm-grown products. If you have questions, please contact us at 910.775.4367 or visit us in the Ebert Building at 902 Dogwood Lane.
UNCP student giving Ramen to the Braves Resource Center

Items Accepted by The Braves Resource Center

  • Foods in their original, sealed package with an ingredient label and code date.
  • Manufactured food that is clearly within the ‘Use By’ or ‘Sell By’ date.
  • Fresh produce grown using good agricultural practices, that is free of decay and reasonably clean.
  • Toiletries and hygiene products for men and women.
A woman holding a coffe cup and open food packaged close up

Non-accepted items for the Braves Resource Center

  • Home canned or home prepared meals or desserts.
  • Foods with evidence of spoilage.
  • Opened packages of food.
  • Foods in crushed, dented, rusted or broken/open containers.
  • Packages of food that are excessively dirty or soiled.
  • Foods not from a retail business.