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.
Clover’s Natural Market
Fresh and packaged organic and natural foods as well as natural toiletry products and herbs.
Phone: 573-449-1650
Address: 2006 E. Broadway (map; 25 minute walk from campus)
EatWell
Natural and organic foods, bakery, cafe and deli.
Phone: 573-442-2128
Address: 111 S. Providence Road (map; 15 minute walk from campus)
Hong Kong Market
Asian foods and merchandise.
Phone: 573-474-2878
Address: 2006 E. Broadway (map; 25 minute walk from campus)
Lee’s Market
Fresh produce, rice, canned drinks and packaged foods from many countries.
Phone: 573-443-1977
Address: 700 Cherry St. (map; 10 minute walk from campus)
The Root Cellar
Locally grown and organic produce, meats, milk and eggs. The delicatessen serves sandwiches.
Phone: 573-443-5055
Address: 1005 Park Ave. (map; 15 minute walk from campus)
Walgreens Pharmacy
Medicine, toiletries, household items, office supplies and food.
Phone: 573-874-2993
Address: 200 E. Broadway (map; 15 minute walk from campus)
On-campus stores
Mizzou Markets (map) sell a variety of snack foods and toiletry items.
Tiger Pantry is a student-run campus food pantry that provides packaged food and produce to clients and their families. It is available to MU students, faculty and staff — anyone with an MU ID number is eligible, and the process is completely confidential. For additional information, see the Tiger Pantry website.
Other international food stores
These stores are further from campus, but accessible by car or public transportation.
A&Y Global Market
Fresh and packaged goods from the Mediterranean and Middle East.
Phone: 573-875-8724
Address: 400 Business Loop 70 W. (map)
African Market
Fresh and packaged goods from Africa.
Phone: 319-777-3590
Address: 1004 Old 63 N. (map)
Go – Fresco
Fresh produce and products from Latin America.
Phone: 573-823-6009
Address: 3605 S. Providence Road, Suite 6 (map)
Iyumva International Market
Fresh and packaged goods from many countries.
Phone: 573-442-4623
Address: 705 Vandiver Drive, Suite K (map)
Shwe Market International Foods
Fresh and packaged goods from many countries.
Phone: 573-514-7010
Address: 800 Vandiver Drive (map)
Tienda “EL PATRON”
Mexican store and meat market.
Phone: 573-607-9127
Address: 711 Vandiver Drive, Suite G (map)
Grocery stores with curbside pickup or delivery
ALDI
Food, beverages and household basics (e.g., toilet paper), often at discount prices. Shop online for curbside pickup or delivery. Shop in-store at one of two Columbia locations:
Gerbes
Fresh produce; natural, organic and international foods; and a bakery. Shop online for curbside pickup or delivery. Shop in-store at one of two Columbia locations:
Hy-Vee
Fresh produce, health food market, bakery, floral department, pharmacy, and dine-in and carry-out food service. Shop online for curbside pickup or delivery. Shop in-store at one of three Columbia locations:
Walmart
Grocery, household (bedding, laundry, cleaning, etc.) and personal care items. Shop online for curbside pickup or delivery. Shop in-store at one of three Columbia locations:
Other delivery services
Shipt offers delivery of grocery or household essentials to your door. Stores include Hy-Vee, Petco, OfficeMax and Target.
Instacart offers delivery of grocery or household essentials to your door. Stores include Sam’s Club, Natural Grocers, EatWell, Schnucks, Target, Aldi, Petco, Staples, BigLots! and more.
Postmates offers delivery or pickup of food, drinks, groceries and more.
goPuff offers delivery of food, drinks, cleaning supplies, household items, over-the-counter medication and more.
DoorDash, GrubHub, Mr. Delivery and UberEats offer food delivery from a variety of local restaurants.