Pioneer Pantry

Get the Food Support You Need - No Questions Asked

No one should have to choose between their education and their next meal. The Pioneer Pantry is BC3’s on-campus food pantry, offering free groceries to all students and employees. Whether you need a few items to get through the week or emergency support, we’re here to help—confidentially and without judgment. 

A survey found that 38% of BC3 students experienced food insecurity. We’re addressing this need head-on in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and through our designation as a Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus. 

Pantry Details

Location: Arts & Hospitality Building, Room 100 

 Fall 2025 Dates: August 25 – December 12 

• Wednesdays | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

• Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Emergency Food Bags: Available when extra support is needed 

Grab & Go Stations: On Main Campus (Pantry & KEYS Office) and at every regional BC3 location during regular business hours 

 Special Distributions: Holiday and event-based food boxes throughout the year 

For students off-campus or non-Butler County residents, email foodpantry@bc3.edu for support. 

PA Hunger-Free Campus

BC3 was among the first colleges in Pennsylvania to earn the Hunger-Free Campus designation in 2022. This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to reducing student hunger and expanding food access. 

 

Ways You Can Help

Make a Donation

• Give online (select “Pioneer Pantry”) 

• Donate via PayPal or credit card (note “Pioneer Pantry” in your gift) 

• Contact the BC3 Education Foundation for other giving options 

Shop Our Amazon Wish List

Purchase pantry staples, holiday gift box items, and special event needs directly from our Amazon Wish List. Items ship straight to BC3.  

Donate Food

We gladly accept non-perishable, non-expired items. Donation bins are located across campus: 

• Administration Building (copier room hallway) 

• Arts & Hospitality Building (front lobby near Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center) 

• Business & Health Building (1st-floor Nursing lounge & 2nd-floor IT entrance) 

• Heaton Family Learning Commons (2nd-floor lobby) 

• Humanities & Education Building (lobby) 

• Public Safety Building (lobby) 

• Science & Technology Building (1st-floor near Steffler Board Room) 

• Student Success Center (1st-floor KEYS Office & 2nd-floor by Bookstore) 

View the Interactive Campus Map 

If you can’t make it to a drop-off bin, email foodpantry@bc3.edu to coordinate a donation. 

Volunteer

Volunteers are essential to keeping the pantry running. If you’d like to help, contact foodpantry@bc3.edu.