Food Pantry

The Farmingdale State College Food Pantry is open for the Spring 2024 semester.  We are thankful for the support provided by SUNY, Island Harvest and Auxiliary Services Corporation.

We are expanding services available to all current campus community members, with weekly availability and a brand-new refrigerator to hold fresh food. The food pantry offers healthy food selections to all students, faculty, and staff with a valid FSC ID card. It is a judgment-free place for FSC community members in need of assistance.  

If a Farmingdale State College Community member needs more long-term assistance, see the list of local resources below. 

All personal information regarding the food recipients will be kept confidential. 

Contact us at foodpantry@farmingdale.edu. 

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Convenient Location

The FSC Food Pantry is located in Greenley Room 114, near the main floor elevator entrance. Look for the door with the green apple sign. 

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Community Eligibility

• The pantry is open to all Farmingdale State College students, faculty, and staff.
• A valid FSC Student/Staff ID card is required.
• Food Pantry users must complete a brief intake form when they come to pick up items.

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Pantry Pick Up 

Members of the FSC community can visit ONCE A WEEK to pick up items in person.  You will be able to select items from our inventory restocked weekly.  **Please bring your own reusable bags!!**

Food Pantry Pick up Dates and Times
The Food Pantry will be open in the Summer on Wednesdays from 10 am - 1 pm **Please bring your own reusable bags!!**
	***NEW SUMMER DAYS*** June 5                             July 3                     August 7              June 12                           July 10                   August 14 June 19                           July 17                   August 21  June 26                           July 24                   August 28 (closed)                                         July 31
	***FALL SEMESTER HOURS*** (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) 10 am - 1 pm and 4 pm - 6 pm Sept. 3,4,5 Sept. 10,11,12 Sept. 17, 18, 19 Sept. 24th (closed for Governance), 25, 26 Oct. 1, 2, 3 Oct. 8,9,10 Oct. 15,16,17 Oct. 22, 23, 24 Oct. 29, 30, 31 Nov. 5th (Closed for Governance), 6, 7 Nov. 12, 13, 14 Nov. 19, 20, 21 Nov. 26 (Special Thanksgiving items) Nov. 27, 28 (Closed for Thanksgiving break) Dec. 3, 4, 5 Dec 6th (Last day of classes)

 

Understanding Food Insecurity

What is food insecurity? Food insecurity is a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. It is important to note that though hunger and food insecurity are closely related, they are two distinct concepts. Hunger refers to a personal, physical sensation of discomfort, while food insecurity refers to a lack of available financial resources for food at the household level. - Feeding America

 

Latest News

 

    FSC Food Pantry Opens for Fall 2023 Semester

    September 18, 2023

 

 

Student Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in volunteering at the food pantry for Applied Learning Service Credit, please follow the instructions below:

Summer 2024

TO APPLY: 

Submit your application on Axiom following the steps below:

-Log in to Axiom: Axiom Login

-Go to Office of Community & Civic Engagement Unit (also can be found in the Applied Learning Co-Curricular Activities unit on Axiom)

-Search for Posting ID 4549 - FSC Food Pantry Volunteer Summer 2024 

-Submit your application to this posting/Axiom Record 4549.

Fall 2024

TO APPLY:

Submit your application on Axiom following the steps below:

-Log in to Axiom: Axiom Login

-Go to Office of Community & Civic Engagement Unit (also can be found in the Applied Learning Co-Curricular Activities unit on Axiom)

-Search for Posting ID 4548 - FSC Food Pantry Volunteer FALL 2024 

-Submit your application to this posting/Axiom Record 4548.

 

Local Resources

Health and Wellness Department

The INN in Hempstead

St. Killian's Food Pantry
Local Farmingdale residents only. 

SUNY Food Security

SNAP Eligibility
You may also be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a government program that issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food. SNAP helps low-income working people, senior citizens, the disabled, and others feed their families.