Laker Care Pantry
What is the Laker Care Pantry?
The Laker Care Pantry (Originally Laker Care Closet) was established in 2011 as an
initiative of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Campus Life, and Counseling and
Psychological Services to address food and clothing insecurities on campus.
The Laker Care Pantry allows the Clayton State community the opportunity to serve
its own population by providing resources designed to address food insecurity. The
Laker Care Pantry is managed and staffed by Alpha Phi Omega under the direction of
Student Life.
What do we offer?
The Laker Care Pantry has nonperishable pantry items, personal hygiene products, toiletries, and school supplies.
How to Find Us
Laker Care Pantry is located on the Clayton State University Campus in the Student Activities Center 1st floor room 106.
Fall 2024 Hours of Operation
Monday: 9 – 2 p.m. | 5 – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 – 8 p.m.
Friday: 12 – 4 p.m.
Saturday: 2 – 5 p.m.
Please stop in the hours listed above. Because we are volunteer-run, there may be
a time when we are closed during operating hours.
If the Student Activities Center and/or university is closed, Laker Care Pantry is
closed.
What to Expect During Your Visit?
Clayton State University students can visit The Laker Care Pantry once (1) per week.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you visit the pantry for the first time, a volunteer will provide you with a quick questionnaire (for our records only to ensure we provide the needed services and retrieve demographic information) and request your Clayton State University Laker ID. For all following visits, we will only need your Laker ID.
Nothing! The Laker Care Pantry is a free resource for Clayton State University students. Our pantry is run solely on the generous donations of campus partners and community members.
Guests may visit the pantry once weekly and get a maximum of five (5) pantry items and three (3) toiletries and/or hygiene items.
Interested in Donating to the Laker Care Pantry?
The Laker Care Pantry is run solely on donations year-round. Interested individuals, departments, and student groups can support the Laker Care Pantry in several ways:
- DONATE FOOD, TOILETRIES, AND HYGIENE ITEMS
Here’s a list of commonly needed items:
List of items needed
Donations can be dropped off at the Laker Care Pantry during operating hours or at the Student Activities Center (SAC) Suite 233 during SAC building operating hours.
We are unable to accept baby food, baked goods (bread, cookies), clothing, dented cans or crushed boxes, fresh food, frozen or refrigerated food, any used or opened containers, expired items or food items without expiration dates, large commercial bags of items (rice, grains). - DONATE BY USING THE AMAZON WISH LIST
Amazon Wish List and ship to the following address:
Laker Care Pantry
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Student Activities Center 223
Attn: Laker Care Pantry
Morrow, GA 30260-0285 - HOST A DONATION DRIVE BENEFITING THE LAKER CARE PANTRY!
Let us know when you will host your donation drive, and we will be happy to assist with the pick up and/or transport of the items to the pantry. - MAKE A MONETARY CONTRIBUTION
Every penny counts, and we appreciate any amount you can give! Please bring cash, checks, or money orders to the Department of Campus Life, Student Activities Center 2nd Floor, ATTN: Alpha Phi Omega, Laker Care Pantry
For more information about the Laker Care Pantry or for questions about how you can
be involved, please contact:
LaShanda Hardin, Laker Care Pantry Staff Coordinator
Department of Campus Life
LaShandaHardin@clayton.edu
Phone: 678-466-5433
Sarah Ray, Assistant Dean of Students
and Alpha Phi Omega Advisor
Student Care & Support
SarahRay@clayton.edu
Phone: 678-466-5445
You may email us at LakerCareCloset@clayton.edu if you have any questions.
REFER A STUDENT WHO CAN USE OUR SERVICES!
Please email LakerCareCloset@clayton.edu to request services for a student or for yourself. Our usual response time is within 2 hours during business hours (M-F 8 – 5 p.m. excluding university holidays. Emails received after business hours or on the weekend will receive a response on the next business day. Please know that each individual student’s situation and circumstances are treated with care, respect, and confidentiality.
Additional Resources
Laker Care Pantry is a part of the overall Student Affairs Laker Care and Share program. Learn more about ways to access resources and support.
Clayton State University Health and Wellness Center have professional staff members available to assist.
Want to learn more about On-Campus Housing
Did you know Clayton State University has a meal share program?
Support the student emergency fund.