The Purple Basket
The Purple Basket provides shelf-stable, nutrient dense food for students who are experiencing short-term disruptions. The Purple Basket strives to offer products that meet the needs of students within the Westminster community, in a dignified, destigmatized manner.
Who it's for: Enrolled Westminster students who need temporary assistance due to challenges such as illness, emergency, or a missed paycheck.
Location: Skaggs Integrated Wellness Ctr 205
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday 12:30 p.m.–5:00p.m. Closed on all campus holidays.
Contact: Chanté Jiménez, Director of Student Care (cjimenez@westminsteru.edu).
Visiting the Purple Basket
When you enter the Purple Basket, you will be greeted by a student office assistant. After you collect the items you need, check out with the office assistant with your student ID. We are here to help!
Why We Ask for Student IDs
- to track inventory
- to understand peak usage items
- to collect aggregated data measuring food insecurity levels on campus
- to secure grants
Although we sometimes have hygiene items stocked, we focus on providing shelf-stable, nutrient-dense food for short-term disruptions. You are welcome to fill out a request form. While every submission will be reviewed, requests are not guaranteed.
Local Resources
There are several food resource centers available throughout Salt Lake County for those with longer term needs. Inventory at the centers changes daily, so it's recommended you call before visiting to confirm what's available. Please note that most food resource centers will require identification.
For students who have longer-term needs, contact Chanté Jiménez (cjimenez@westminsteru.edu) to help identify additional community resources.
FIND LOCAL FOOD RESOURCE CENTERS
Donations
Donations of goods to the Purple Basket are greatly appreciated.
Accepted Items
- packaged, unopened food
- hygiene products
Items Not Accepted
- clothing
- homemade food
To make a donation, email Chanté Jiménez (cjimenez@westminsteru.edu), or browse the current list of needed items. Donations can be dropped off at the Purple Basket during business hours or by appointment only.
You can also order our most-needed goods to be delivered directly through the Purple Basket’s Amazon wish list.