By Joseph Garcia —
The University of Louisville has now joined the ranks of other Kentucky universities in offering a student-run food pantry. The Cardinal Cupboard is set to open Jan. 31.
For recently graduated co-founder Erin Kurtz, the idea of starting U of L’s first food pantry began while working at the Campus Free Store.
“There was rarely food in there,” Kurtz said. “When there was food, it was taken quickly. Some students would come into the store asking about food, but we didn’t have any.”
“It was clear to me that there was a need here that wasn’t being fulfilled.