Blazer Kitchen seeks to promote food security at UAB
Since its creation in March 2017, Blazer Kitchen—an on-campus food pantry designed to address food insecurity amongst UAB employees, students and referred patients—has provided enough food for over 550,000 meals. In the last year, Blazer Kitchen has provided almost 145,000 meals to nearly 300 employees and 1,500 students and counting to UAB community members facing food insecurity.
Blazer Kitchen is supported by the UAB Benevolent Fund with the purpose of increasing food security in the Blazer family by providing healthy food, resources and referrals to members and their families, all while making sure those who visit are treated with dignity, compassion and integrity. Members of the UAB community can shop at Blazer Kitchen just as they would at a grocery store but at no cost. Blazer Kitchen offers multiple convenient locations around campus and has engaged over 1,200 student volunteers in the fight against hunger at UAB.
Blazer Kitchen Location Information
| 1613 Building, 1613 11th Ave S | Hill Student Center, suite 303 |
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| Hours for Student, Employee, and Patient Shoppers: Tuesday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Patient Shopping Only) Wednesday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (9/9/23 – 11/11/23) |
Hours for Student Shoppers Only: Monday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Phone Number: (205) 996-2040 | Phone Number: (205) 975-9509 |
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| Additional Information: This location serves UAB Students, Employees, and Referred Patients. Appointments are strongly encouraged and can be made using your Blazer ID and strong password at https://givepul.se/lddp7o. Walk-ins are accepted until 1 hour before close each day. Free parking is available in the lot beside the building. UAB Students and Employees must bring their ONEcard to shop. Patient Shoppers must bring a referral letter from their clinic. All shoppers must bring their own bags to shop. |
Additional Information: This location serves UAB Students only. This location is open for walk-ins only. Individuals who come to shop should find available street parking. UAB Students must bring their ONEcard to shop. All shoppers must bring their own bags to shop. |