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How can I get groceries at The 12th Can?

Bring a Texas A&M-affiliated ID to The 12th Can. An appointment lets you choose groceries. Walk-ins can pick up a prepared bag during an opening.

Find the next Fall 2026 opening

The pantry lists 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central on November 4–6, November 18–20 and December 2–4. It serves Texas A&M students, staff and faculty with one visit per opening, up to two per month.

Verify opening dates and eligibility

Choose an appointment or walk in

Use PantrySOFT to choose a 30-minute slot and shop for available items. The pantry posts appointments on the Friday before opening week, between 3 and 3:30 p.m. Central. Walk in during the opening and check in at the front office. If you need a PantrySOFT account, the office will ask you to create one before you can pick up a prepared vegetarian or non-vegetarian bag.

Open the pantry appointment and check-in instructions

Get to the Mail Services Building

Go to office 119, 330 Agronomy Road, and enter at the loading dock. The pantry lists the Vet School stop on AggieSpirit Route 06. Look up Route 06.

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