Never, ever go hungry
No student or campus employee at Lamar State College Port Arthur should ever go hungry.
Food insecurity is a problem that some LSCPA students and employees have to deal with from time to time.
To help prevent this issue, we've teamed up with our partners across campus to create The Seahawk Food Pantry, a free and anonymous food pantry especially for LSCPA students, faculty, and staff.
MISSION
The mission of the The Seahawk Food Pantry is to help Lamar State College Port Arthur students succeed in their pursuit of higher education and to support those who help provide this education by providing access to free, nutritious food and additional resources.
ELIGIBILITY
All current LSCPA students and employees are eligible to participate. Those in need of donations must have a valid LSCPA ID.
HOURS OF OPERATION
- Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday & Sunday- Closed
Appointments are required:
For students:
For faculty/staff, contact Dr. Rezvan Khoshlessan at khoshlessanr@lamar.edu or 409-984-6191.
Please contact the Director of Student Activities, Dr. Rezvan Khoshlessan, at khoshlessanr@lamar.edu or 409-894-6191 for any assistance outside of the temporary operating hours.
MAKE A DONATION!
The Seahawk Food Pantry accepts both monetary and food donations.
DONATE ONLINE
or stop by the Business Office on campus
to make a donation in person during
normal business hours.
We accept cash, check or credit cards.
Food Drop-Off Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Locations
- Student Activities
- Student Center, Office 205
- Student Center, Office 301
Contact Us
It's easy to get involved! For more information, contact the office of the Director of Student Activities.
DONATIONS NEEDED
We need your help to make the Pantry a success! You can donate non-perishables to the Pantry year-round, organize a food drive with your student organization, or volunteer your time at the Pantry.
Here are some things we need to fill our shelves:
On-the-go snacks: nutritious, single-serve foods that don't require refrigeration or a microwave.
- protein bars & cereal
- tuna salad & cracker packages
- beef or turkey jerky
- mixed nuts, seeds, & granola
- dried fruit & fruit leather
- applesauce & fruit cups
Easy breakfasts & lunches: healthy, quick items that might require a microwave or minor prep.
- instant mac and cheese
- instant oatmeal cups
- microwave popcorn
- noodle cups or rice bowls
- soup-in-a-cup
- toaster pastries
Pantry staples: shelf-stable foods meant to be prepared at home.
- pasta, rice, & grains
- jarred sauces & gravy mixes
- canned fruits & vegetables
- canned chicken & tuna
- cereal
- peanut butter
- jelly, jam
OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES
- Port Cities Rescue Mission
900 6th Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
409-982-0202
- Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Salvation Army Social Services, Shelter & Pantry
1490 N 7th Street
Beaumont, Texas 77703
409-833-4153
- Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon & 1 to 4 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. - noon & 1 to 2 p.m.
- South Jefferson County Super Pantry
601 W. Rev. Dr. Ransom Howard Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
409-839-8777
- Second and Fourth Saturdays: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- United Board of Missions
Food, Utilities Assistance, Clothing, School Clothing and Supplies
6650 9th Avenue
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
409-962-5661
www.unitedmissions.org
- Salvation Army Beaumont
2350 IH 10 East
Beaumont, Texas 77703
- Salvation Army Port Arthur
3145 25th Street
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
409-983-2229
- Monday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Some Other Place
1240 McFaddin
Beaumont, Tx 77701
409-832-7976
- Meals Served Tuesday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Sack Lunches Saturday - Sunday: 11 a.m.
- Abundant Life Sanctuary
2301 W. Parkway
Hwy 73 and 25th Street exit
Groves, Texas 77619
409-962-1056
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (as needed)
- Community Care Prayer Outreach
808 Nederland Ave Ste B
Nederland, TX 77627
409-724-0163
- Food (meat, bread, canned goods), clothing, rent, utilities, and medical supplies.
- Must make an appointment
- Has an application process; Can receive assistance every 6 months, assistance is determined by number of people in household.
- Church on the Rock Food Pantry
649 Stadium Drive
Port Arthur, TX 77642
409-722-1963
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7 AM to 9 AM
- Meat (when available), bread, non-perishable food items
- Billing statement in your name required (no photo ID is accepted)
- St. Paul's United Methodist
821 Freeman Ave.
Port Arthur, TX 77642
409-460-2158
- Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 AM to 12 PM
- Hot meal and Non-Perishable Fodo items
- The Apostolic Church Food Pantry
3690 Blackmon Lane
Beaumont, TX 77706
409-898-3060
- 2nd Thursday of every month, 9 AM to 12 PM
- Non-Perishable Food items