food aid

NEW YORK — This is good news for CUNY or New York City students over the summer.

This is because CUNY’s 21 food pantries are open during the summer to serve meals to all students, regardless of their CUNY affiliation, income level, or whether or not they qualify for federal food assistance.

A 2022 survey by Healthy CUNY found that 40% of CUNY students, or an estimated 110,000, reported having “low” or “very low” food security.

“Summer may be associated with sunshine and relaxation, but hunger is a year-round challenge for many New Yorkers, including tens of thousands of CUNY students. Our campus pantries are always open and I encourage our students struggling with food insecurity to visit them, regardless of their summer enrollment status,” said Chancellor Matos Rodríguez. “CUNY is committed to helping our students cope with all kinds of difficulties by connecting them with life-changing resources so they are more likely to stay in college and develop the skills they need for a fulfilling career that also help strengthen the New York workforce.

Building on the University’s connections to New York City resources, CUNY’s food banks are run by a collaboration of Healthy CUNY, CUNY Central Office of Student Affairs, and the CUNY Food Bank. New York City. The New York City Council has funded CUNY food pantries, as well as initiatives that provide boxes of fresh produce, which have been brought to campus with the help of organizations like GrowNYC.

In addition to distributing food and, in some locations, items such as online shopping cards and personal hygiene products, pantry staff may also provide students with information on how to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other federal benefits. While some pantries offer summer hours, others work with students through appointments in the summer.

where are the pantries

a complete list of pantries you can find it here.

Summer hours are on this website.

“Campus pantries are a lifeline for students facing food insecurity, especially during the summer months when school cafeterias may close,” said Leslie Gordon, president and CEO of Food Bank for New York City. “When students don’t have enough to eat, they can’t focus in the classroom, which can lead to lower GPAs, delayed graduation, or even dropping out of school altogether. We are proud to partner with CUNY to ensure students have access to nutritious food so they can reach their full potential.”

CUNY began working with the New York City Food Bank in 2012 through Kingsborough Community College in response to Hurricane Sandy. In subsequent years, the University used the organization’s operating experience to launch, stock, and facilitate many of the pantries on campus. At this time, the New York City Food Bank has relationships with almost all CUNY schools.

2023-07-27 17:44:52


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