In fall 2010 1,948 international students attended Mizzou — a 2% increase over the previous year.
Shops within walking distance of the MU campus sell food, household items and toiletries that you might need during your first few days in Columbia. Prices vary among the stores.
Chong's Oriental Market
Fresh produce, rice, canned drinks and packaged foods from many countries.
Phone: 573-443-1977
Address: 701 E. Locust St.
Location: Corner of 7th Street and Locust Street, a 5-minute walk from campus (Map)
Campus Eastern Foods
Fresh and packaged goods from the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Phone: 573-875-8724
Address: 408 E. Locust St.
Location: Under the Islamic Center of Central Missouri near the intersection of 5th Street and Locust Street, a 5-minute walk from campus (Map)
Olive Café and Food Store
Freshly prepared meals and packaged goods from the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Phone: 573-422-9004
Address: 21 N. Providence Road
Location: Corner of Broadway and Providence Road, a 5-minute walk from campus (Map)
The Root Cellar
Locally grown and organic produce, meats, milk and eggs. The delicatessen serves sandwiches.
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Phone: 573-443-5055
Address: 814A E. Broadway
Location: On the south side of Broadway, between 8th and 9th streets. The location is downstairs, below street level. (Map)
Eastgate Foods and Party Store
All types of foods as well as toiletries and other supermarket items.
Phone: 573-449-1000
Address: 2006 E. Broadway
Location: Two blocks east of Boone Hospital at the intersection of Old 63 Highway and Broadway, a 25-minute walk from campus. (Map)
Clover's Natural Market
Fresh and packaged organic and natural foods as well as natural toiletry products and herbs.
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Phone: 573-449-1650
Address: 2006 E. Broadway
Location: Two blocks east of Boone Hospital at the intersection of Old 63 Highway and Broadway, a 25 minute walk from campus (Map)
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Medicine, toiletries, household items, office supplies and food.
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Phone: 573-874-2993
Address: 200 E. Broadway
Location: Corner of Broadway and Providence Road, a 15-minute walk from campus. (Map)
Break Time
Snack foods, toiletries and other convenience-store items.
Phone: 573-443-0621
Address: 200 N. Providence Road
Location: At the intersection of Providence Road and Ash Street, a 15-minute walk from campus (Map)
Hitt Street Minimart
Snack foods, toiletries and other convenience-store items.
Phone: 573-443-6114
Address: 111 Hitt St.
Location: At the intersection of Hitt and Locust streets, a 5-minute walk from campus (Map)
Mizzou Markets sell a variety of snack foods and toiletry items. (Map)
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