FOOD, HOUSING RESOURCES

food and housing resources at nc state

Kennysha woods Managing Editor

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Following the release of the food and housing insecurity survey by the Food and Housing Security Among NC State Students Initiative, Nubian Message is providing information on food and housing resources available on our campus. Food Resources

Feed the Pack Food Pantry: This pantry provides free food and beverage items, reusable dishware and cutlery and hygiene products to all Wolfpack members. They’re also taking volunteers, donations and outreach opportunities.

Location: 1333 Broughton Hall

Hours of Operation:

Mondays—Thursdays from 2-6 p.m.

Fridays noon-4 p.m. Contact: feedthepackpantry@ncsu.edu

More in My Basket: This program aids North Carolina residents in accessing Food and Nutrition Services (aka, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)) through application assistance and educational outreach.

Contact:

English: 1-855-240-1451

Español: 1-888-382-7105 Campus Farmers’ Market: Local food vendors gather and sell affordable foods in the Brickyard on Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Community Donations: During Monday evenings, perishable and non-perishable food is distributed on campus.

Contact: Text 919-888-8762

Housing Kitchens: Most residence halls have a community kitchen and cookware available for check-out at the info desks.

HOUSING RESOURCES

Temporary and Emergency Housing: Currently two residential spaces are available to those needing emergency housing for 2-3 nights. Contact: Katrina Pawvluk: 919-515-4339 and kjpawvlu@ncsu.edu

Break Housing: Students in the TRiO programs are eligible to receive housing over break. Information provided by go.ncsu.edu/pack-essentials

GENERAL RESOURCES

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS): This program is dedicated to helping under-resourced undergraduate students complete their college degree. They provide academic and professional coaching, development opportunities, resource referrals and financial literacy education. Location: 204 Park Shops Contact: trio-programs@ncsu.edu 919-513-7774 Program application and requirements at https://trio.dasa. ncsu.edu/student-support-services/eligibility-information/

Wolfpack Styled Professional Clothing Closet: NC State’s Career Development Center provides donated professional clothing to the Wolfpack at no charge. Location: 2100 Pullen Hall Contact: Wolfpack Styled Facebook, 919-515-2300, or ncsuclothingcloset@gmail.com for appointments Donations taken Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.