The ESC Holiday Drive, in collaboration with CU Boulder’s Basic Needs Center, is dedicated to supporting members of our campus community facing hardship. Together, we can ensure that no one goes without essential resources this season. 

Now through Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 

Join us in giving back. Drop off non-perishable items at designated locations across the college. Every contribution counts!

• Non-perishables (canned beans/vegetables/protein etc, pasta, rice, oatmeal, instant meals, snacks, juice/sports drinks/sodas, condiments/sauces, etc.) 
• Cooking utensils and supplies 
• Personal care items (deodorant, shaving supplies, menstrual products, hair care, etc.) 
• Household cleaning supplies (detergent, cleaning sprays, etc.) ALL in original packaging

Donation locations

• Aerospace Building Lobby
• Engineering Center Lobby
• JSCBB Building, West Entrance
• Roser ATLAS Center Lobby
• Williams Village East Lobby
• Williams Village North Lobby

How to help our Buff community right now 

You can volunteer or purchase something from Buff Pantry or Emergency housing Amazon wishlist to ensure the Basic Needs Center can keep enough food stocked. If you would like to support staff and faculty who are experiencing food insecurity during this time, please consider donating to the Staff and Faculty Emergency Fund.