Panther Food Pantry
On-campus support for students
Nearly half of our students struggle with food insecurity. We know that reducing food insecurity creates a direct link to success.
The Panther Pantry is an on campus resource helping our students tackle their food insecurity and gain confidence in the classroom.
The Panther Pantry, located in room 116 A across from the Health Center, provides no-cost food and other supplies for students, faculty, and staff.
- All students, faculty, and staff are eligible.
- Meats, dairy, produce, bread, cereal, soup, pasta, snacks, and other items are available.
I am very grateful that this is offered. It is a hard balance cutting back on work to go to school and further one's education. The food pantry definitely takes off some of the stress and it means a lot that as students we (and our families) are cared for on this level. – Tompkins Cortland Community College Student
Rules and Expectations
Students are Expected to:
- Present their student ID.
- Leave all non-Pantry food and drink outside the Pantry.
- Close the refrigerator and freezer doors gently.
- Pay it forward. Share a meal with friends, family, and someone new.
Students May:
- Receive 50 points of food per week. Students living with family or other non - students may receive an additional 15 points per week per person up to four (110 points)
- Visit the Panther Pantry once per day.
- Receive one frozen meat/protein selection per visit.
- Receive one per type of refrigerated item, e.g. one butter, one milk.
- Be patient, pleasant, and kind.
The Panther pantry has allowed me to continue to eat healthier, which has helped me physically and mentally. And this is reflected in my grades. Thank you! - Tompkins Cortland Community College Student
Faculty and Staff
- Receive a three-day allowance of food per week.
- Visit Panther Pantry once per day.