
Student Food Pantry
The on-campus Student Food Pantry is operated through the Dean of Students. To access the pantry during open hours, check in to room Stevenson Union 312 or email foodpantry@sou.edu . Food assistance is available during all hours that Belonging and Engagement is open, Monday through Friday, except holidays. For full access information and current operating hours, visit the Food Pantry site.
Raiders Helping Raiders
Students in need of assistance can apply and get a limited number of free on campus meals that have been donated by other students, fill out the form here.
Food Banks
In addition to the Student Food Pantry, the Rogue Valley has some food banks students can access:
- Ashland: ashlandcfb.gov
- Medford:https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/or-medford
- The Oregon Food Pantry Network has nearly 20 locations in the Rogue Valley: https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/
Free Mobile Market – Ashland
Offered by ACCESS, this free mobile market is available at GracePoint Church of the Nazarene, 1760 E Main St, Ashland. It is open on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, from 2 – 3:30 pm.
Food Finder
An online resource that helps people find food resources, access here.
SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that provides individuals and families with financial support that can be used to purchase food. Click here to review eligibility and apply. Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon is also helpful to review student SNAP eligibility requirements.
Campus Meal Plans
SOU Dining offers purchasable plans to students not living in the residence halls. There are several plans you can buy that each provide a different amount of meals or Raider Cash that can be spent at various locations on campus. For more information call 541.552.6042 or email at Soudining@sou.edu
Rogue Food Unites
Rogue Food Unites coordinates food businesses, farms, and cultural organizations to meet the acute demand for regional support with a community-driven meal preparation and delivery program.
Dean of Students
Dean of Students Office
Stevenson Union, Room 321
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541.552.6221
Email: dos@sou.edu