Who we are
With 46.5% of undergraduate and 34.8% of graduate SU students (NCHA, Spring 2023) reporting low or very low food security on the USDA Food Security Scale, the SU Food Pantry is a vital resource on our campus, serving some of our community’s most marginalized students.
Each week the Pantry receives approximately 150 requests from students for 1-2 days’ worth of food. Our limited resources restrict the amount of support we can offer our students,10% of which are supporting dependents of their own.
What your gift provides
|
Donation
Amount |
Support |
|
$1.00 |
Reusable
Pantry Bag |
|
$1.50 |
1 Canned
item |
|
$5.00 |
1 pound
produce |
|
$11.00 |
Case of
canned goods |
|
$15.00 |
1 case
milk |
|
$18.00 |
Case of
canned protein |
|
$25.00 |
50
frozen meal containers |
|
$30.00 |
1000
Bags for baked goods |
|
$35.00 |
50 lbs.
Rice |
|
$200.00 |
Weekly
wages 1 student |
|
$800.00 |
Monthly
wages 1 student |
|
$1,500 |
Pantry
Restock 1 week |
|
$2,000 |
Quarterly
wages 1 student |
Student testimonials
“The Food Security Initiative (Food Pantry) is crucial to me because it addresses a fundamental need: ensuring that everyone in the SU community has access to nutritious food. Its impact is profound, fostering a sense of inclusivity, supporting those facing financial challenges, and promoting overall well-being. It's not just about food; it's about creating a supportive and equitable environment for all.”
“Food Pantries on university campuses are important because they address food insecurity among students. Many students struggle to afford nutritious meals while balancing the costs of tuition, housing, and other expenses. Food Pantries provide a crucial safety net, ensuring that students have access to food, which can positively impact their physical and mental well-being.”
“I have 3 kids and I am a lactating person, I need calories to feed my baby, so food is important. SU takes a lot of resources to attend as a commuter grad student, so this makes me feel better on campus.”
“This is extremely important to me and fellow students. As international students the currency difference really hits hard. A grocery run of $40 which is a week here is for 2 months maybe more back home.”
Why your gift matters
This fund has a direct impact on students, and with enough support we can:
1.
Distribute food to students based on household size
2.
Expand food offerings to cover a wider range of dietary needs
3.
Sustain the wages of student workers who provide primary support for our services
4.
Expand our Food Pantry to include pertinent personal care items including menstrual products
Supporting the SU Food Pantry provides a
resource beyond food. When our students are well nourished, they perform better
in the classroom, have improved physical and mental health, and are more
involved in their education and campus life. Food security is the foundation of
wellness, and an integral building block toward student persistence and
retention.