Welcome to the Pantry

Plan Your Pantry Visit

The pantry is open every other Wednesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4:30 PM and provides 20–25 lbs of food per visit at no cost. Clients may visit once every opening, up to twice per month. No proof of income or citizenship is required; however, a Texas A&M-affiliated ID is needed.

By making an appointment, clients can participate in our client-choice pantry model, where they can shop according to their preferences. Those without an appointment are still welcome come to the pantry when we are open to receive a vegetarian or non-vegetarian prepackaged bag.

What We Offer

Both perishable and non-perishable items
Hygiene, feminine and household products
Pre-packaged bags

Spring 2026 Opening Dates

Now Open for 3 Days!

The pantry is open every other Wednesday through Friday from 10 AM to 4:30 PM.

January 21-23, 2026
February 4-6, 2026
February 18-20, 2026
March 4-6, 2026
March 18-20, 2026
April 1-3, 2026
April 15-17, 2026

For assistance when we are not open, please see our Other Food & Pantry Resources page!

Other Food & Pantry Resources

Make Your Pantry Appointment

Appointments are made using PantrySOFT. For help creating a PantrySOFT account or making appointments, please contact our Operations Director at 12thcan.ops@gmail.com.

Create a PantrySOft Account

Appointments allow you to enter the pantry to shop and select food. You may also receive perishable items and meal bundles (when available). If you’re unable to make an appointment or all slots are full, you’re still welcome to stop by when we are open to pick up a prepackaged bag.

Important information about appointments:

Appointment sign-ups are posted on Fridays before opening weeks between 3:00-3:30 PM.
Appointment slots fill up fast, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible.
Appointments are 30 minutes long. You can arrive anytime within the alloted time period, as well as 15 minutes prior to the start of the time slot and 15 minutes after the end of the time slot.
- For example, if you choose an appointment slot from 3-3:30PM, you can arrive anytime between 2:45-3:45PM.
If you can no longer make your appointment, you may change your time in PantrySOFT (if other appointments are available) or delete it if not.

Visiting the Pantry

If You Have an Appointment

Check in with our office volunteer in the front office upon arrival. Please ensure you arrive on time and bring your university-affiliated ID.
During check-in, you will indicate which perishable items (fridge/freezer) you would like to receive.
If you are a new client, you will receive a reusable bag for use in the pantry. Returning clients with damaged reusable bags should bring them back to exchange for a new one.
After check-in, you will shop in the pantry. Volunteers will let you know when it is your turn to enter. You may take as much food as will fit in your reusable bag, while adhering to the limits placed on certain items. Please note that only bags provided by The 12th Can may be used in the pantry.
Finally, pick up your selected perishable items from our fridge and freezer room on your way out.

If You are a Walk-In

Check in with our office volunteer in the front office upon arrival. If you do not have a PantrySOFT account, you will be asked to create one.Create a PantrySOft Account
Please have your university-affiliated ID ready during check-in.
Once registered, you will receive a prepackaged bag based on your preference (vegetarian or non-vegetarian).

Directions & Location

Address:

Mail Services Building
Office #119
330 Agronomy Rd
College Station, TX 77843

Road Directions:

At the intersection of University and Agronomy, turn away from Mays Business School and drive past the Vet School. Continue down Agronomy Road. On your right, you will see the Mail Services Building directly after seeing the lot 78 parking sign. The windows on the building stick out, so it is hard to miss. Once there, park in the 30-minute spaces. Enter the double doors at the loading dock. Once inside, walk straight and the office is located at the end of the hallway directly to your right.

Bus Directions:

Take the 12th Man Bus Route (Route 6) to the Vet School stop. Upon arriving, walk away from University drive to the Mail Services building. The building has a large loading dock as well as windows that stick out. Walk up the ramp by the loading dock and enter the double doors. Upon entering, walk straight and our office is at the end of the hallway to your right.

Once You Are Inside:

Upon entering, turn to the left, the small cubby office across from the service window, to enter The 12th Can Pantry office. Upon checking in, you will be provided directions to our Pantry or Walk-In Waiting area further down the hall.

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