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    Food Access

    Through generous donations from Petrie, Friedlander Family, and Robin Hood Foundations and the Gerstner Philanthropies, Baruch College is able to offer students who face food insecurity the following resources:

    Bearcat Food Pantry

    Students who face food insecurity are able to make use of the Bearcat Food Pantry. The Pantry is in the BOSS (ground floor of the NVC, room 1-116). At the present time, use of the Bearcat Food Pantry is by appointment. The types of food items available include dry goods, meat, and dairy, as well as kosher and halal options.

    Fresh Food Program

    The Fresh Food Program returns this Spring 2025 semester. Starting February 13, we will distribute our fresh food bags to students on a first come first served basis. Each student will receive 2 bags, 1 of fresh produce (fruits and vegetables may change based on availability) and 1 bag with a loaf of bread and an additional item. Please note that due to the global egg shortage, eggs may not be available this semester. However, they will be replaced with another item. Examples of these items include pasta, string beans, beans, etc.

    The Fresh Food Program will be every Thursday through April 24, excluding April 17 for Spring Recess.

    Grab & Go Bags

    To help prevent students facing immediate hunger from going unfed (those who have not eaten for an extended period; those experiencing dizziness or dehydration from lack of eating; or those who skipped recent meals because of lack of funds, etc.), we have made available a “Grab & Go” bag. This bag includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is designed to provide a student in need with nutrition to get him or her through a day.

    Request a Grab & Go bag at the Student Health Center.

    CUNY Student Food Navigator

    CUNY Student Food Navigator flyer. All text on the flyer is in the CUNY Student Food Navigator section.Are you a CUNY Student? Do you need help with groceries?CUNY Food Benefits flyer. All text on the flyer is in the CUNY Student Food Navigator section.
    CUNY students may be eligible for food benefits.
    Student Food Navigators are here to help!
    Text “FOOD” to (855) 230-6746.
    SNAP and other free resources.

    Swipe Out Hunger. Student hunger is real. We can help end it.

    Off-Campus Resources

    • The Met Council
    • Food Bank of NYC
    • New York Cares: Winter Coats

    CUNY Food Pantries

    In an effort to support students who are experiencing food insecurity, CUNY has made available the following campuses where any Baruch students in need of food can access a food pantry nearest to them. To get the food you need, please present your student ID in order to enter the food pantry. Look below for a food pantry near you:

    Campus Food Pantry Hours of Operation Notes
    Baruch College 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., Mon and Thurs Bearcat Food Pantry.
    Grab & Go bags: Pick up in Student Health Center, Office of the Dean of Students, Student Life, and the Counseling Center.
    City College of New York 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri By appointment only, email bennysfoodpantry@ccny.cuny.edu.
    College of Staten Island 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Wed and Fri By appointment only, forms.gle/urVmvy3KQ6QcFH399. Call: 718-982-3088
    Guttman Community College 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri Public Safety will open the pantry for students who need access. Call: 646-313-8101
    John Jay College of Criminal Justice 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri E-mail for instructions before arriving to food pantry: Jjcfoodbank@jjay.cuny.edu or call: 212-237-8052
    Kingsborough Community College 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri for Pantry bag pickup Open Mon-Fri from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. No appointment necessary. Call: 718-368-5411
    LaGuardia Community College 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., Tues Open on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the E-Building. Serve Nonperishables only.
    Medgar Evers College 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., Mon and Wed & 3:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Tues Non-MEC students are served on Wednesdays only from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm by appointment 24 hours in advance. Contact: transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
    Queens College 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Mon and Thurs By appointment only; schedule appointment by visiting qcknightstablepantry.setmore.com/
    York College 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri Location: Room 3M02 –The Men’s Center. Email: foodpantry@york.cuny.edu or call: 718-262-3772​

     


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