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Roo-Store

The Roo-Store concept was developed during the spring 2022 semester in response to student feedback and requests to the Campus Cupboard, a program of ZipAssist at the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Recent student inquiries to ZipAssist, the University’s student advocacy and support office, indicated financial hardship related to not only food and hygiene items, but also home/dorm furnishing items – such as tables, chairs, and kitchen appliances.

Thanks to your fellow zips who expressed the need and a desire to increase sustainability on 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, Physical Facilities and Residence Life and Housing have partnered with ZipAssist to offer the Roo-Store concept!

Pricing Model (*subject to change)

  • $1 – All items unless otherwise marked
    • Bundle of 4: Plastic Containers w/ Lids
    • Bundle of 4: Dishes/Cups/ Silverware
  • $3 – Coffee Pot, Toaster, Pots/Pans, Miscellaneous Chair, Vacuum, Bathroom Shelves
  • $5 – Small Kitchen Appliances
  • $10 – Microwave
  • $15 – TV, Printer
  • $20 – Mini Fridge
  • $25 – Couch

Shopping the Roo-Store

  • All enrolled UA students — undergraduate, graduate, international, on-51³Ô¹ÏÍø resident, or commuter — have access to the Roo-Store
  • Faculty and Staff — may shop on the specific day and timeframe advertised.
  • UA Zip card required.
  • All money raised goes to support the Campus Cupboard programs.

Upcoming Shopping Dates

  • Roo-Store
    • Spring 2024, tbd
  • Habitat ReStore Move In Event
    • Fall 2024, tbd

    Disclaimer

    • All items are sold as is.
    • No returns or refunds.
    • Items may not be re-sold for profit as this program is intended to provide "gap assistance." Shoppers visiting the Roo-Store understand that this applies to all items taken. Re-selling items for profit will result in loss of access to the Roo-Store indefinitely and other consequences the University sees fit.

      Community Partners

      • ReStore - Habitat for Humanity of Summit County
        • Website:
        • 20% Student Discount with Zip Card
        • 15% Faculty/Staff Discount with Zip Card
        • It’s the individuals responsibility to mention discount prior to purchase, all sales are final, no delivery services currently available and items must be picked up from the Habitat Re-Store within 3 days, subject to Habitat Re-Store rules and policies.

        • The Salvation Army Store
          • Website:
        • Residence Life and Housing
        • Physical Facilities