The R.O.A.R. — or "Registry of Options and Resources" — website is a one-stop shop of information with campus and local community resources within a five-mile radius of IUPUI.
IUPUI works diligently to be a welcoming campus for all students. We want to fulfill our promise to students to help them meet their personal, academic, and career goals by providing the necessary resources to help them succeed.

Paws’ Pantry

Campus Center 130
Tuesdays and Wednesdays:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – students only, appointment only

Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (students, staff, faculty), appointment only;
4-7 p.m. (students only), walk-ins and appointments

Students are allowed two walk-in visits per semester.
jagsfood@iupui.edu

Paws’ Closet

Cavanaugh 117
Tuesdays:
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – appointment only 

Wednesdays:
3 – 7 p.m. – appointment only

pcloset@iupui.edu

Paws' FAQ

Appointments will be required for both locations. Please visit paws.iupui.edu to make an appointment at either location.

Paws' wearing a chef hat representing Paws' Pantry

You can make an appointment by clicking the link below:  

 Schedule an Appointment

Or by scanning the QR Code here:
Appointment Scheduler QR Code
If you have any questions, please email jagsfood@iupui.edu. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Could you use help to pay for food each month?

Under new eligibility guidelines, you might qualify for monthly SNAP benefits!
For additional information, and an easy-to-use screening tool, please visit:


If you would like to read more about the updated eligibility requirements due to COVID-19, you can visit this link:

Updated SNAP Eligibility

If you are in need of rent assistance, please visit:

Marion County rental assistance applications will reopen on April 5, 2021. Applicants are encouraged to add their name to the current wait-list, as those on the wait-list will have the option to apply first. For more information on the Marion County assistance program, please visit: 
Indy Rent

OSAS/Chartwells Food Scholarship

The food scholarship is available for those with a high level of food insecurity, who are already utilizing Paws’ Pantry or other community food resources, and are still having trouble accessing enough food. Your application will be reviewed within 24 business hours, or less, of submission. You will be contacted to confirm approval or denial of the request; if approved, you will need to visit CE 270 to pick up the scholarship vouchers. Please click on the button below to access the food scholarship application. 

Food Scholarship Application

Giving you the tools you need to succeed

Essentials

See where you can meet your basic needs both on and off campus.

Essentials

Finances

Learn how you can financially prepare for your college experience.

Finances

Wellness

Choose to put your mental, physical, and emotional health first.

Wellness

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