{"id":32522,"date":"2026-11-05T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=32522"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T03:30:11","slug":"money-feeling-tight-guild-pantry-is-here-to-help","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/money-feeling-tight-guild-pantry-is-here-to-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Money feeling tight? Guild Pantry + is here to help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Reading time: 2 minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Balancing study, work and everyday expenses isn&#8217;t always easy, especially when the cost of groceries starts adding up. If you&#8217;re finding it difficult to afford food, <strong>Guild Pantry +<\/strong>, run by the Curtin Student Guild through Student Assist, provides free food and pantry essentials for currently enrolled Curtin students experiencing financial hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The service offers short-term support in a confidential and respectful environment, helping students access everyday essentials during challenging periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s available?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guild Pantry + stocks a range of everyday food and pantry essentials, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breakfast staples:<\/strong> oats, Weet-Bix and UHT milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canned foods:<\/strong> fruit, vegetables, lentils and baked beans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meal essentials:<\/strong> rice, pasta, noodles and pasta sauces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other pantry items:<\/strong> spreads, snacks and baking essentials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Items may vary depending on availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you access Guild Pantry +?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can access Guild Pantry + by placing an online order or booking an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online orders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select up to 12 items per order, subject to individual product limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect your order from Guild Reception, Building 106F.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collection is available Monday to Friday, 9am\u20134pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Appointments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sessions run from 10am\u201312pm and 2pm\u20133.30pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before visiting, remember to bring your valid Curtin student card and your own bag. Guild Pantry + is available up to twice per semester. If you need support more frequently, a Student Assist Officer can discuss your circumstances and help you explore additional options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get started, <strong>visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/advice\/guildpantryplus\/\">Guild Pantry + website<\/a> to place an order or book an appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More support is available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guild Pantry + is one of several ways the Curtin Student Guild supports students experiencing financial pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also explore food giveaways at selected Guild events, Student Saver meals from $5 at Caf\u00e9 Central, and discounted meals after 2.30pm while stocks last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re experiencing financial hardship beyond food costs, <strong>Student Assist<\/strong> offers free, confidential and independent support and advocacy. Their team can help you understand your options and connect you with other relevant support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact Student Assist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:student.assist@guild.curtin.edu.au\">student.assist@guild.curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (08) 9266 2900<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free call:<\/strong> 1800 063 865<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Guild Building, Building 106F<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 9am\u20134pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students from any Curtin campus are welcome to contact Student Assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/surveys\/saapplication2024\/\"><strong>Book an appointment<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A little support can make a difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Financial pressure can affect anyone, and seeking help is nothing to be ashamed of. Whether you need a little extra support with groceries or would like to explore your options, services like Guild Pantry + are here to help you through challenging periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need support, take the first step and find out what support and resources are available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/advice\/non-academic\/financial\/\"><strong>Explore Financial Resources and Support<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re having a hard time managing the cost of food while studying, Guild Pantry + offers free food and pantry essentials to help you. | Reading time: 2 mins.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4499,"featured_media":32558,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"7800,7184,8530,32329,4995,4600","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_oasis-categories":0,"footnotes":""},"oasis-categories":[133,146],"class_list":["post-32522","oasis-news","type-oasis-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","oasis-categories-curtin-student-guild","oasis-categories-student-life"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Guild-Pantry-1000x1080.png","author_meta":{"first_name":"Alex","last_name":"Mangoba","display_name":"Alex Mangoba"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/32522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/oasis-news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4499"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/32522\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-categories?post=32522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}