A food pantry has been established by the Student Health Center, Counseling Center and Office of Campus Life to assist students when food becomes scarce.
“We have seen an overwhelming response with our previous food pantries, with over 2,500 food items being given out to students,” reported Debbie Dibble, Student Health Center director.
The food pantry is open at the Williams Center Information Desk (outside of Tim Hortons) from 5 until 11 p.m., seven days a week, and every Wednesday during the academic year from 10 a.m. until noon.
Students who are need of a meal, have no money or points to buy food, and cannot get to the food pantry during regular hours should send an email to health.center@fredonia.edu and they will receive assistance.
Donations of non-perishable foods for the food pantry are being accepted on a regular basis. Food donations can be dropped off at the Campus Life Office in the Williams Center, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A list of recommended donations and community food pantry locations are on the food pantry website. Suggestions for donations include:
Canned foods with pull top openings:
Soups, beans, vegetables
Boxed foods:
Rice, macaroni and cheese, cereal, granola bars
Individual Packets:
Oatmeal, chips, crackers, nuts, ramen noodles
Fruit cups
Pasta and sauce
Deodorant
Feminine hygiene products
Toothpaste and brushes
Toilet paper
Individual care:
Facial and body wash
Shampoo and conditioner
