Josh Imhof | features editor

There will now be one central location on Duquesne’s campus for people’s grocery needs.

On Feb. 9, Duquesne announced it would be combining the McAnulty College Campus Food Pantry and the Brother Keating Food Pantry into one — McAnulty Keating Pantry.

The pantry will be located in room 347 of College Hall, the site of the original McAnulty pantry. Guests will be able to access the facility 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Kristine Blair, dean of liberal arts, said the pantries were combined in order to provide a central location for guests and to take advantage of the existing equipment within the McAnulty food pantry.

“I think that it’s a consistent, reliable source on campus,” Blair said.

The McAnulty location houses multiple industrial grade refrigerators, allowing guests to collect fresh produce and other refrigerated goods.

Students, faculty and staff also have access to a variety of non-perishables, including oatmeal, soups, canned fruits and rice.

Originally created in 2023, the McAnulty pantry is partnered with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank, who has provided the pantry with monthly donations since 2024. Additionally, the pantry is now backed by the Brother Keating Initiative, a United Way designated organization. This gives the Brother Keating Initiative access to donations collected by the non profit.

“The affordability of basic food and sustenance for all populations is really important, and that we can partner collaboratively this way is just a win-win for all of us,” Blair said.

The pantry is managed by members of Migration Club, volunteers and Linda Rendulic, assistant to the dean of liberal arts. Rendulic said the pantry would not be able to run without student assistance.

“I depend on them. They are a tremendous help,” Rendulic said. “They are the food pantry.”

Before the merger, she said the McAnulty pantry served between 140 and 150 students per month.

John Rafla, a senior computer science major and pantry volunteer, helps unload deliveries and stock shelves. He said that his family has faced food insecurity and utilized food banks in the past. He hoped that students in need at Duquesne will do the same.

“It’s a really good thing, and don’t be afraid to go get some stuff if you’re in need,” Rafla said.

Blair hoped for the same.

“This is everyone’s pantry,” Blair said. “We’re all entitled to use it.”

Josh Imhof can be reached at imhofj@duq.edu