Food Pantry

The Farmingdale State College Food Pantry is open for the Fall 2023 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 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.  **Please bring your own reusable bags!!**

Food Pantry Pick up Dates and Times
The Food Pantry will be open on the following Tuesdays and Wednesdays from  10:00am-1:00pm and from 4:00pm-6:00pm **Please bring your own reusable bags!!**
	August 29 and August 30 September 5 and September 6 September 12 and September 13 September 19 and September 20 September 26 and September 27 October 3 and October 4 October 10 and October 11 October 17 and October 18 October 24 and October 25 October 31 and November 1 November 7 and November 8 November 14 and November 15 November 21 (CLOSED WEDS NOVEMBER 22) November 28 and November 29 December 5 and December 6

 

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

 

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.