The PRC stocks unopened non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, and new or gently used professional clothing that is in style, clean, and in good condition.
School supplies such as folder, notebooks, and pencils are also currently available.
Additionally, we have a large assortment of bras and over the counter medications (flu/cold, NSAIDs, vitamins, etc.) available that students can obtain using the online request form or by emailing prc@davenport.edu.
Enrolled DU students can access the closet whenever they are in need. If you are a student and would like to request a specific item, please fill out the request form at this link. Davenport students not attending the W.A. Lettinga campus are also eligible to utilize the PRC, and can request resources by emailing prc@davenport.edu or using the online request form.
The PRC is available to students during the academic building's business hours.
The primary PRC is located on the lower level of the academic building at the W.A. Lettinga campus. Visit this link for a full list of PRC locations.
The PRC operates on donations from individuals, department drives, and community organizations. If you or your department would like to host a drive, please contact prc@davenport.edu. To learn what items the PRC is currently in need of, contact prc@davenport.edu or click the Amazon links below.
Amazon Food Wish List
Most popular items include microwavable items (mac & cheese cups, meals, etc.), beef sticks, and snacks
Amazon Hygiene Wish List
Most popular items include toothpaste, body wash, and deodorant
Typically, we are always accepting the following:
- Food items (preferably items that DO NOT require a stovetop/oven)
- Snack pack items (granola bars, fruit cups or applesauce, cracker items, & fruit snacks)
- NEW, UNUSED hygiene items (toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shaving products, deodorant, etc.)
- School supplies (folders, notebooks, pens, etc.)
- Coupons and gift cards for services and stores in the area (haircuts, groceries, fast food, etc.)
Monetary donations can be made online by clicking here.
The PRC stocks a basket of menstrual health products (such as tampons, pads, and liners) in the following restrooms:
Richard M. DeVos and Jay Van Andel Academic Center:
- Lower level next to Panther Den women's bathroom
- Auditorium women's bathroom
- 2nd floor women's bathroom
- 3rd floor women's bathroom
Donald W. Maine College of Business: 1st floor women's bathroom
Wellness Center Gender neutral bathroom
Student Center: Women's locker room
Menstrual health products are also available in the PRC.
Traditionally, the PRC is always looking for student volunteers to assist with general maintenance, restock, monthly inventory, tabling for events to raise awareness about the PRC, assistance in facilitating Career Fair mobile racks, and other activities throughout the academic year. However, at this point the PRC is limiting volunteer opportunities to ongoing volunteer commitments, meaning that the PRC is only taking volunteers that plan to volunteer on an ongoing basis. All information, training, and/or materials needed will be provided by the Volunteer Center in the Center for Campus Life. For all volunteer inquires, email volunteercenter@davenport.edu or stop in at the Center for Campus Life.
At this time, the PRC is limiting volunteer opportunities to ongoing volunteer commitments. If you would like to volunteer with the PRC on an ongoing basis, email prc@davenport.edu or contact Student Life.
You can connect with the Student Life Outreach Coordinator by emailing prc@davenport.edu.