What is the USG Food Pantry?
The Steinhardt USG Food Pantry is committed to supporting the well-being of our student community by providing accessible, nutritious food and essential items to those in need. We strive to reduce food insecurity, foster an inclusive environment, and ensure that all students have the resources to succeed academically and personally.
The goal of the Food Pantry is to provide nutritious, good-quality, and culturally diverse, along with household items like detergent, toothpaste, and menstrual products, given the growing costs of living, particularly in NYC. The USG Food Pantry is managed by USG’s Executive Board, with support from NYU Steinhardt's Office of Student Affairs. Our E-Board has been working tirelessly to ensure this is a success, and each member spends time each week to volunteer with the operations of the Food Pantry. As an organization, we are deeply committed to addressing basic needs and insecurity and, thus, hope that this is a reliable resource for students. Special thanks to the SGA's Initiative Fund for funding support to launch this pantry.
While we recognize that we will not necessarily be able to solve food insecurity at NYU through our food pantry, we are hoping that this becomes an accessible and helpful resource that provides students with assistance and support so that they can focus more of their time and energy on being a student instead. However, our goal extends beyond immediate assistance. We’re also prioritizing collecting data on pantry usage to identify trends and advocate for long-term solutions. This initiative is particularly critical for marginalized communities, such as BIPOC, low-income, disabled, commuter, and international students, who are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity. We are hoping to be able to present this data to administrators at NYU and NYU Steinhardt so that we can work with them on a long-term, sustainable solution. While the causes of food insecurity are complex, one thing remains clear: everyone deserves access to food, and we're committed to making that right a reality for our fellow Steinhardt students. Please complete this anonymous form to indicate what you'd like to see in the Food Pantry, so we can cater best to your needs.
Hours and Location
The Food Pantry is open Monday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and is located in Pless Hall (82 Washington Square East) in the 3rd floor lounge.