Black Bear Exchange at UMaine

Black Bear Exchange at UMaine Your on campus food pantry and clothing exchange! The Black Bear Exchange (BBE) is open to students, faculty and staff of UMaine. Clothing is free to anyone.

Students having financial struggles can come get 10 items of food each week. FOOD PANTRY: The food pantry is open to students and their immediate families as well as staff and faculty. There is no income requirement and no application process. Just present a valid MaineCard. Our focus is supporting those who are not able to obtain assistance from other community sources. CLOTHING EXCHANGE: The

Clothing Exchange is open to anyone and everyone!!!! People are encouraged to bring gently worn items to exchange/swap or small donations can be made instead (but are not required). Any money received goes to buy food for the food pantry. Our goal with this sustainable project is to reduce stigma surrounding food pantries and thrift stores while providing support to the community. Mailing Address:
C/O Bodwell Center
5748 Memorial Union, Room 120
Orono, ME 04469

Finally! We are almost done with the Clean Sweep program, and the BBE will re-open next week. For next week only we wi...
05/28/2026

Finally! We are almost done with the Clean Sweep program, and the BBE will re-open next week. For next week only we will be here Wednesday and Friday. After that regular hours will be Wednesday and Thursday (both noon to 4:00 pm), and every other Saturday 9-12. REMEMBER, current students MUST be registered for either summer or fall classes to be eligible. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please double check your account before you come over. New students will be eligible on their first day of classes. Happy Summer!!

This is why the BBE is closed for the rest of the month of May. The Clean Sweep sale is scheduled for Friday, May 22 an...
05/13/2026

This is why the BBE is closed for the rest of the month of May. The Clean Sweep sale is scheduled for Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. We will have lots of great stuff available at very low prices. We will also get lots of new clothes and shoes for the BBE for next fall. This is a big source of winter coats and boots for our students!!! Follow the iUMaine Bodwell Center page or um.bodwellcenter IG to see videos and more information

Reminder about our hours for the month of May!
05/10/2026

Reminder about our hours for the month of May!

Just a reminder about our hours for the month of May!
04/30/2026

Just a reminder about our hours for the month of May!

We have caps and gowns for loan! Come stop by, or send us an email/call to grab one before graduation :)
04/24/2026

We have caps and gowns for loan! Come stop by, or send us an email/call to grab one before graduation :)

Here is an update for our hours !
04/23/2026

Here is an update for our hours !

04/17/2026

SATURDAY CHANGE! Due to overlapping end of year activities, the BBE will close at 11:30 am this Saturday, April 18. We apologize for any inconvenience but this are just so many things to do!!!

Stop by and explore our allergen free cupboard! Our hours are:Monday 12:30 - 4:30Wednesday 12:30 - 4:30Friday 12:00 - 4:...
04/14/2026

Stop by and explore our allergen free cupboard! Our hours are:
Monday 12:30 - 4:30
Wednesday 12:30 - 4:30
Friday 12:00 - 4:00
Saturday 9:00 - 12:00

This Wednesday, April 15th!
04/13/2026

This Wednesday, April 15th!

FSN 401 Community Nutrition students will be visiting us next week on Wednesday and Friday from 3-4. Stop by and learn s...
04/09/2026

FSN 401 Community Nutrition students will be visiting us next week on Wednesday and Friday from 3-4. Stop by and learn some nutrition information as well as a few recipes that you can make with items from the BBE:)

Address

139 Rangeley Road, University Of
Orono, ME
04469

Opening Hours

Monday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+12075814567

Website

https://engage.umaine.edu/bodwell-center/?a=12254258

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