Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center

Our mission is to serve members of the UMKC community who are facing food insecurity, housing insecurity and other basic needs.

Kangaroo Pantry at the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center

You will need

  • Current student, faculty, or staff Roo card plate-logo11.png
  • University ID number
  • Upon arrival, you will need to fill out an intake form, declaring food insecurity.
  • Click here to create your appointment 

Location

UMKC Student Union
Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center
Room 102 (Theater Level)
5100 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64110

Phone Number

816-235-1457

Hours

Summer Semester Hours 
Tuesday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

 *We will be closed on Thursday, June 6, Wednesday, June 19, and Tuesday, July 2 - Thursday, July 4.

You may select up to 20 items once per week. A maximum of five of the 20 items can be proteins, which will be marked accordingly. We have created a new appointment system for those who want to shop at the CARE Center to create a better pantry experience. Guests can use this link to make an appointment: CARE Center Shopping Trip. You will receive a confirmation email once you create your appointment, please show our front desk volunteer your email confirmation, fill out your intake form, and enjoy shopping for your items! While appointments are suggested for those who would prefer earlier times, the Kangaroo Pantry is still available for walk-in appointments when no appointments have been made

View FDA information on common food allergies 

Place your 20 items in a shopping basket. After selecting your items, you will bag and weigh them.  

 

Satellite Pantries

Our additional pantries on campus ensure that our Roos will never be without access to food, even when our main pantry is closed. Check out our additional pantry sites below:

School of Medicine
Room 1–402
8 a.m.–5 p.m. (when the building is open)

Atterbury Student Success Center
2nd floor, near Academic Success and Mentoring
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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