The Essential Space – Pantry
The Essential Space, Retriever Essentials’ free grocery store, is in The Commons, next to the Bookstore, on Main Street.
See current Hours of Operation on the left side of the page.
We have a variety of food and toiletry items to choose from, with stock varying depending on what has been donated. Bring a bag and pack what you need!
Want to support us? Visit our donate page to see how you can help!
Farmer’s Market – a partnership with So What Else
From 2 – 2:45 p.m. every Thursday, we distribute recovered produce and assorted goods at the Apartment Community Center
If you are interested in volunteering email retrieveressentials@umbc.edu.
24/7 Corner Store
Free Corner Stores are spots on campus where you can take what you want. These are available 24/7 and have a smaller selection of non-perishable food items.
Located at the Campus Police Station in the hallway to the right of the reception desk, this location has a variety of non-perishable food items.
Vending Machine
Located in the Retriever Learning Center (RLC). We are currently working through technical difficulties and this will be available again soon.