Maverick Pantry presented by Kroger

Pantry Hours and Services

Location: 520 S. Center St., Arlington, TX 76010

Summer Semester 2026 Hours*

• Monday: CLOSED
• Tuesday: 10 AM - 2 PM
• Wednesday: 10 AM - 2 PM
• Thursday: CLOSED
• Friday: CLOSED

*FIFA traffic is expected to impact campus operations this summer, so the Maverick Pantry will operate on an alternating schedule in June and July. Our appointment system will reflect these schedule changes, and weekly hours will be posted on our Instagram @UTAMaverickPantry.

Shop for food essentials, toiletry items, and school supplies for FREE with your MAV ID. Open to UTA students, faculty, and staff.

Shopping appointments are easy to make and REQUIRED. For step-by-step directions on how to make an appointment, please check out the pinned post on Instagram @UTAMaverickPantry.

Book an Appointment Here

Hours of operation vary throughout the year. In between semesters, the Maverick Pantry often restocks requiring abbreviated services.

Food, toiletry, and school supply options vary based on donations received.

To reduce plastic waste, the Maverick Pantry is now a bag-free department. We highly recommend you bring reusable grocery bags to your appointment.

Maverick Pantry Contact Information

• Questions? Email us at eaf@uta.edu or call us at 817-272-4201.
• Follow us on Instagram @UTAMaverickPantry to stay-up to date on Maverick Pantry items of the week, events, and announcements.

Additional Food Resources

Pocket Pantries

Running short on funds this week? Forget your lunch? Our Pocket Pantries provide UTA students non-perishable, grab-and-go food. Items will be restocked twice a month during the summer semester.

Pocket Pantry Locations:

• Swift Center*
• Student Money Management Center
• Heights on Pecan
• Division of Student Success in Ransom Hall
• COHNI Pickard Hall 220

*As the UC begins renovations, the UC Pocket Pantry will temporarily relocate to the Swift Center beginning June 1st for the foreseeable future.

Emergency Bags

Emergency bags of non-perishable food and toiletry items are also available in a variety of departments across campus. They serve as immediate relief for students when the Maverick Pantry is closed.

Emergency Bag Locations:

• Dean of Students (CARE Team and Student Conduct) at the Continuing Education & Workforce Development Center Suite D100
• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) in Ransom Hall and MAC
• RVSP in Ransom Hall
• Vice President of Student Affairs Office in UTA Alumni Association Building

Find Food Map

The Tarrant Area Food Bank distributes food to pantries and other nonprofits across North Texas. Input your address in the link below, and you can locate food pantries nearby. Some pantries will also have rent & utility assistance, clothing, and other services available.

Find a Food Pantry in the North Texas Area with TAFB

R.E.D. Bus

R.E.D. Buses provide resource assistance, nutrition education, and nutritious food to local neighborhoods in the Arlington and Fort Worth area with high levels of food insecurity. In addition, they facilitate the delivery of these resources through benefits enrollment (SNAP, CHIP, TANF, Healthy Texas Woman, WIC, and Medicaid) as well as emergency food relief. Students can click the link if they are interested and view their scheduled events.

R.E.D. Bus - Tarrant Area Food Bank

Student Parent Resources

The Maverick Pantry supports our student parents with baby food, baby formula, bobbles, bibs, diapers, wipes, and more!

Appointments are now required to shop in the student parent section.

To find more resources, visit UTA Resources for Student Parents.

Gown Reservations

Undergraduate students who are graduating from UTA and are experiencing financial need may be able to reserve a gown through the Maverick Pantry.

• Reservations will be opened in the last six weeks of the fall and spring semesters.
• Gown rental procedures and specific information will be available on our Instagram page @UTAMaverickPantry.
• Students are required to return all rented regalia items after graduation.
• Gown rentals are on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited supplies.
• The Maverick Pantry does not provide graduate-level commencement regalia (Master's and PhD), nor does it provide financial assistance for the purchase of academic regalia.