CARE Pantry

Hours and Locations

See the "How to Contact Us" page for current hours of operation.

  • Lee Building Q, Room 103
  • Charlotte Building O, Room 106
  • Collier Building A, Room 106
  • Hendry Glades Center Building A, Room 115

Email: carepantry@fsw.edu

Why we offer a CARE Pantry

  • Food insecurities are becoming an increasingly common issue for college students which can impact their overall success
  • Many students come to campus with limited resources and have little experience managing their needs
  • Hunger makes it difficult to study, sleep, or engage in academic and social activities at the same level as our peers

How to use the CARE Pantry

If you wish to access the Bucs pantry, you are welcome and encouraged to, all you need is to bring your Buc Card.

Donate to the CARE Pantry

We are sustained by the generosity of our donors. We seek donations of non-perishable items as well as personal care items. For those of you who would like to donate, you can do so Mon-Thurs, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

FSW Care Pantry Drive Donate Items and Receive a Bucs Basketball Game Ticket

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 - FORT MYERS, FLA - Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) invites community members to support students in need through its Care Pantry Drive. From Nov. 1 through Nov. 20, participants can donate essential food, personal care, and household items at any of FSW’s four designated drop-off locations. In exchange, donors will receive two (2) free tickets to the FSW Buccaneers Men’s Basketball game on Thursday, Nov. 21, against Ranger College and a voucher to attend a future FSW home game. Inside donation drop-off locations are open during branch business hours and include:

Suncoast Credit Union: 1533 Matthew Dr., Fort Myers; or 9131 College Pkwy., #135, Fort Myers

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank: 9311 College Pkwy., Fort Myers; or 7040 Winkler Rd., Fort Myers

Needed items include non-perishable foods, personal hygiene products, and household supplies. A complete list is available at drop-off locations and at www.fsw.edu/careservices/pantry. The drive will culminate with a collection event on Thursday, Nov. 21 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena where donations will be accepted from 5 p.m. until game time at 7 p.m. Student-athletes and volunteers will be on-site to assist and thank supporters. For more information, contact Matt Karastamatis, Director of Corporate Sponsorships, FSW Foundation, at (239) 489-9283 or Matthew.Karastamatis@fsw.edu.

We are currently in need of the following items

  • Personal care items: tissues, deodorant, shampoo, razors, feminine hygiene products
  • Condiments - ketchup, mayo, mustard, pickles, BBQ sauce, salad dressing, etc.
  • Kitchen staples - sugar, flour, olive oil, spices, small sized salt and pepper shakers
  • High-protein non-perishables - nuts, trail mix, beans, canned chicken, protein bars
  • Rice, pastas and sauces
  • Cereal
  • Crackers
  • Boxed or dried milk
  • Juice, Gatorade, etc.
  • Canned fruit or fruit cups
  • Gluten free and Kosher items