Feeding Students' Futures

When students are hungry, education takes a back seat. Campus Pantry brings nutritious food directly to schools so students can focus on what matters most—learning and thriving.

Little girl smiles while holding a bag full of fresh fruit and shelf-stable goods at a Food Bank For NYC distribution.

How it Works

Each pantry runs like a grocery store, giving students and families their choice of fresh produce, protein, and pantry staples that fit their cultural preferences and dietary needs, including Halal and Kosher meat. We provide the food and expertise, while schools manage pantry distribution to best serve their community.

Our Report Card

85

schools and colleges

265K+

students and families reached

1.3M

lifetime visits

12.7M

meals provided

Trusted by Leading Institutions

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Find Your School’s Campus Pantry

Discover if there’s a Food Bank For NYC Campus Pantry program at your K-12 school or college.

Note: K-12 pantries exclusively serve their school communities and are not open to the general public.

Word On Campus Is…

“As an undocumented student paying out of pocket, it’s hard to cover food and other basic needs. The pantry has been a lifeline, helping me stretch my budget and feed my family.”

College Campus Pantry Student

“After being out of work for 10 months, the pantry has eased our food expenses, making it easier to keep up with rent and afford basic needs.”

Campus Pantry K-12 School Parent

“As a single parent of two, the pantry has been essential in helping me afford healthy food and for my kids during inflation.”

Campus Pantry K-12 School Parent

“Finding Halal meat and getting it from the school is a godsend. My mom wouldn’t touch it if it wasn’t Halal. I took it home, she saw it was Halal and cooked it right up. That’s dinner right there!”

Hashina Sumy, Student, Hunger College