Eagle Essentials

Students who don't have adequate food and essential items can't perform as well academically. When students struggle with these issues, Eagle Essentials can help. It provides students with everyday items at no cost, including non-perishable food, hygiene products, and school supplies. It's located at 212 ADUC.

Available Items

Food: macaroni & cheese, ramen noodles, fruit cups, canned food
Hygiene Products: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine products, shampoo, soap
School Supplies: pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, folders, notecards

Any MSU student with an Eagle Card ID can access MSU’s Food and toiletry pantry. All items are free of charge, with no questions asked.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

NOTE: Eagle Essentials is closed on the weekends. MSU students may stop by anytime during hours of operation to pick up food and toiletry items.

Donations

If you would like to donate items to Eagle Essentials, please do so during hours of operation. Monetary donations, gift cards, and non-perishable food and toiletry items are accepted. We cannot accept items that are outdated or require laundry service. Payroll deduction is available for all faculty and staff who wish to donate.

For questions or emergency access to Eagle Essentials outside of operational hours, please contact Melisa Patrick at m.patrick@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2154 or Chloe Marstiller at cmarstiller@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2668.

Meal Swipe Donation Program

Put your unused meal plan swipes to good use! Take advantage of a unique opportunity to help your fellow student.

GIVING TO EAGLE ESSENTIALS

Most used items:

boxed and canned food are the most popular
macaroni and cheese
rice
instant mashed potatoes
peanut butter
jelly
Jell-o
pudding
granola bars
fruit cups
canned tuna
canned chicken
Pop-tarts
cereal
applesauce
popcorn
ravioli
spaghetti and meatballs

soap and body wash
shampoo and conditioner
deodorant
shaving cream
razors
toothbrush
toothpaste
mouthwash
floss
lotion
wipes
feminine products

paper
notebooks
folders
pens and pencils
highlighters
markers
notecards

gloves
toboggans
umbrellas

Food, hygiene products, and school supplies may be donated at 206 ADUC. Monetary donations may be made via the Campus Campaign (designated "Eagle Essentials Store Fund Account #1232").
MSU employees - if you would like to donate via payroll deduction, you may do so by designating your gift to "Eagle Essentials Store Fund Account #1232."