Center for Basic Needs (Big Orange Pantry/Smokey's Closet)

Come volunteer with the Center for Basic Needs in the Big Orange Pantry and Smokey's Closet! 

A volunteer shift with the Center for Basic Needs includes welcoming patrons and guiding them through the experience with both the Big Orange Pantry and Smokey's Closet. Located in the Student Union 376C these initiatives ensure that all students, faculty and staff have access to food and hygiene items as well as professional clothing items. We are located in the Student Union, 3rd floor 376C. 

Please email us at basicneeds@utk.edu for any scheduling questions or concerns. 

* If you need to cancel please do so at least 12 hours before your shift on ServeUTK. Outside of that timeline please email us. 

Volunteer duties include: 

• Welcoming guests to our space
• Processing donations
• Restocking shelves and organizing items
• Online order fulfillment 
• Customer service and bagging patron's items