This November, donate to Blazers Against Hunger and help ensure everyone in the University of Alabama at Birmingham community has access to nutritious food and everyday essentials.
The Blazers Against Hunger campaign, a one-month fundraiser, reflects a simple idea that has long defined UAB: Blazers support Blazers. All proceeds support Blazer Kitchen, UAB’s on-campus food pantry. The program provides healthy food, personal care items, household essentials, resources and referrals to students, employees and referred patients experiencing food insecurity.
To support Blazers Against Hunger, make a gift, share the campaign or become an advocate throughout the month of November, visit go.uab.edu/bah.
Since opening in 2017, Blazer Kitchen has helped strengthen food security across the UAB community by providing support at no cost to those who need it. In the last year alone, the program provided nearly 110,000 meals to more than 1,100 students, 290 employees and 280 patients facing food insecurity. Since its creation, Blazer Kitchen has provided enough food for more than 1 million meals.
A defining part of Blazer Kitchen’s mission is ensuring that every shopper is treated with dignity and compassion. Gifts to Blazers Against Hunger help provide nourishment, dignity and hope while ensuring essential resources remain available for those who need them most.
Support through Blazer Kitchen extends beyond food. Donations help provide pantry staples, hygiene products such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste, diapers, cleaning supplies, and other everyday necessities that can ease financial strain and help individuals focus on school, work, recovery and family responsibilities.
“Behind every visit to Blazer Kitchen is a person working toward a goal,” said Lisa Higginbotham, UAB Benevolent Fund manager. “Whether it is a student pursuing a degree, an employee caring for loved ones or a patient facing health challenges, Blazer Kitchen helps ensure that food insecurity does not become a barrier to reaching your goals — whether they are related to your studies or caring for someone you love, including yourself.”
Supporters can learn more about Blazer Kitchen, including volunteer opportunities and donation guidelines, through the UAB Benevolent Fund. Contact Blazer Kitchen at