Clare's Cupboard
Alvernia's On-Campus Resource
Committed to furthering the Alvernia vision of an inclusive community committed to academic excellence, Clare’s Cupboard seeks to be an integrated, community-based resource that enhances our students’ quality of life in their campus home. Clare’s Cupboard aims to meet the needs of every student as they focus on their personal, social and academic growth.
What We Do
Clare’s Cupboard is Alvernia’s on campus resource available to all students in need. Through generous donations from students, community partners on campus and off, and friends of the Cupboard, we are able to offer food, toiletries, clothing, housewares, and academic assistance for free to Alvernia students in need.
What We Offer
- Non-perishable food items (instant meals, soup, cereal, breakfast bars, and more!)
- Toiletries
Where We're Located
- Campus Commons Living Room
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- John R. Post Center at Reading CollegeTowne, Room 105
- Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Pottsville CollegeTowne Campus
In addition to our physical locations, we offer online assistance for students who do not have easy access to a Clare’s Cupboard. Email requests to SOLAR@alvernia.edu. To access any of these resources for yourself or your Alvernia friends, stop in with Student ID or can visit the Office of Social Services located in Bernadine Hall, Room 113.
Volunteer Opportunities
Clare’s Cupboard is a great place to engage in service opportunities on Alvernia’s campus! Find out more about how to volunteer with Clare’s Cupboard.
SOLAR
SOLAR (Support, Opportunity, Love, Access, and Resources) defines a campus culture of care designed to ensure students have the resources they need to succeed.
Community Resources
Here is a roundup of resources available in the surrounding community.
Sign Up for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps)
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