Pioneer Pantry
Pioneer Pantry at BC3
Food shouldn’t be a barrier to your education. The Pioneer Pantry offers free groceries, grab-and-go snacks, and emergency support—confidential and judgment-free.
Get the Food Support You Need
The Pioneer Pantry is BC3’s on-site food pantry, offering free groceries to
all students and employees. Whether you need a few staples to get through the week
or urgent food support, we’re here to help—confidentially and respectfully.
A recent survey found that 38% of BC3 students face food insecurity. We're meeting this need head-on with help from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and our recognition as a Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus—a designation we first earned in 2022 and proudly renewed in 2025.
Pantry Details
| Location | Building | Room | Dates | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| BC3 Main Campus | Arts & Hospitality Building, Room 100 | Fall 2025: August 25 – December 12 | Wednesdays & Thursdays | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Grab & Go Stations
Grab & Go Stations are stocked with easy-access snacks and essentials you can take with you. Just stop by during regular business hours on BC3 Main Campus in the Pantry and KEYS Office or at any BC3 location.
Special Distributions
The Pantry offers holiday and event-based food boxes throughout the year. Information will be available here or at our locations.
Need Food Now or Offsite?
If you’re facing a food emergency or can’t make it to the pantry, help is an email away. Students at other BC3 locations or outside Butler County can request support. Emergency Food Bags are available anytime.
Ways to Support the Pantry
- Give online—select “Pioneer Pantry”
- Donate through PayPal or credit card—just note "Pioneer Pantry"
- Contact the BC3 Education Foundation for other giving options
Buy pantry staples or seasonal items directly—your order ships straight to BC3.
Drop off non-expired, shelf-stable food at any of these locations on BC3 Main Campus:
- Administration Building (copier hallway)
- Arts & Hospitality Building (near Children’s Creative Learning Center)
- Business & Health Building (nursing lounge & IT entrance)
- Heaton Family Learning Commons (level 2 lobby)
- Humanities & Education Building (lobby)
- Public Safety Building (lobby)
- Science & Technology Building (near Steffler Board Room)
- Student Success Center (KEYS Office & Bookstore)
Need help dropping off?
Email foodpantry@bc3.edu to schedule a pickup or delivery.
Volunteers keep the pantry running.
Interested? Email us at foodpantry@bc3.edu to learn more.
Proud to Be A Hunger-Free Campus
BC3 was among the first colleges to earn this statewide designation. We continue to lead efforts to reduce student hunger through expanded access and outreach. In 2024, we received a $20,000 Hunger-Free Campus Grant to expand our services to more locations across western Pennsylvania.
