Our Mission.

School can be difficult for anyone.

​But if you're a student who does not have access to basic school supplies, clothing, or is food insecure, it can be a day-to-day struggle to survive.  The Student Pantry locations found in Wixom Elementary, Glengary Elementary, Hickory Woods Elementary, Loon Lake Elementary, Walled Lake Elementary, and Walnut Creek Middle School allow students to obtain the supplies they need at no cost to them while respecting their privacy.

With the support of the Walled Lake Schools Administration, The Student Pantry plans to expand into all Walled Lake elementary schools and middle schools by 2023.

Our New Headquarters

The Student Pantry’s new headquarters is located at 8318 Cooley Lake Road Commerce Township, MI 48382.

The Student Pantry launched in 2014 when Sydney Urbaniak, a then-middle school student, realized that many of her Walled Lake Schools’ classmates were in need of clothes, school supplies and food.  “I couldn’t believe that there were so many students in Walled Lake who were without food when many families in the same area are so wealthy. We have been growing since 2014 but the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need. We outgrew my garage and had to find a larger space,” said Urbaniak, now a senior at Walled Lake Central High School.

Donations can be dropped off with the Student Pantry’s community partner, Beyond Self Storage, located at 3220 Oakley Park Road, Commerce Township, MI 48390. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Walled Lake students that are in need should contact their counselor, social worker, or principal. Each school in the district has received invitations from the Student Pantry. Families that qualify for free or reduced lunch can receive an application from their school.

“I am trying to help as many of these kids as possible. They’ve done nothing to be in this position and it’s not fair. Students who use the Student Pantry are completely anonymous,” stated Urbaniak.

Those who are interested in volunteering or making a donation should visit the Student Pantry website, www.thestudentpantry.weebly.com.  Their current campaign is a Winter Warmth Drive. For more information visit www.signupgenius.com/go/9040f4fadaf2da5fe3-winter or email Sydney Urbaniak at surbaniak@studentpantry.org.

Our Collaborative Partnership with Hospitality House Food Pantry.

We are thrilled to announce that we have entered into a collaborative partnership with Hospitality House Food Pantry.  This organization has been working to reduce food insecurity in the Walled Lake area since 2002.  We want to empower students to help their family access available resources during the school year as well as the summer months, when food insecurity can be higher for students who receive free or reduced‐cost lunches during the school year.

Food distributed by Hospitality House is donated by a variety of sources including grocers, businesses, schools, religious organizations and individuals as well as from purchases of food available through Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan where Hospitality House is a member agency. For more information about Hospitality House, visit http://www.hhfp.org/home.

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The Student Pantry at Walnut Creek

Get In Touch.

The Student Pantry accepts donations of school supplies, clothing, non-perishable food items, and monetary support.
Are you a student or do you know a student in need?  Please provide us with your contact information or the contact information of the student in the "Contact Us" form and indicate "Student" in the comment box.  We will reach out to you to discuss your specific needs confidentially.