UT Dallas Comet Cupboard
Launched in 2012, Comet Cupboard was the first university food bank established in Texas.
Operated by the Office of Undergraduate Education.
Free to all enrolled UT Dallas students.
Relies on volunteers, donors and donations.
In March 2020, at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers delivered emergency supply boxes to students living on campus.
Spring 2021 statistics:
- Served twice as many students per week as it did in fall 2020.
- Distributed more than 1,600 items per week.
- Received more than 1,000 donated items per week.
- 15% of weekly visits were from first-time users.
For more info, visit oue.utdallas.edu/cupboard.
