的 食物和思想储藏室 was created in 2016 by L4L to help the college combat food insecurity among our students. According to a first-of-its-kind survey released in April 2018 by Temple University and Wisconsin HOPE Lab researchers, more than 1/3 of college students surveyed nationally do not get enough to eat.
2019年秋季, L4L与大学希望中心合作, Community and Justice at Temple University to conduct the #RealCollege Survey at Rhode Island College. 的re are 681 students that participated in the survey. 根据调查结果, 40% of respondents experienced food insecurity during the 30 days preceding the survey and within the previous year.
According to a survey released in March 2021 by Temple University and Wisconsin HOPE Lab researches, 28% of students surveyed experience food insecurity in the prior 30 days.
2019年秋季, Rhode Island College received the results of the Campus Climate Survey that was conducted the prior semester. 调查表明 我们学生的33%(953名受访者中的323名) indicated they were experiencing financial hardships related to obtaining food.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, the 食物和思想储藏室 was utilized by 237 students, for a total of 502 times.
| 谁符合资格? | 什么是可用的? | 地点和时间? |
|---|---|---|
| We serve all RIC students who are experiencing food insecurity. 的re is no fee to access the pantry, we simply request you provide your student ID card. We are committed to protecting your privacy if you visit us or contact us for resources. | 食品储藏室储存着罐头食品, 意大利面, 意大利面酱, MAC和奶酪, 花生酱, 果冻, 零食和更多. 我们还有一些洗漱用品. | 的 pantry is located in Bldg #3, East Campus and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10-6pm |
的 food pantry is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10-6pm. It is located in building #3 on East Campus (lower level of the 金融援助 building). 在所有学习休息期间，食品储藏室是关闭的, but is accessible by contacting 丹尼尔·雷耶斯 at Learning for Life (401-456-6320; l4linfo@est-pack.com)或咨询中心的Sherry DiBiase (401-456-8094).
Student workers have will have opportunity to learn skills in the operations of a food pantry. For more information on employment within the pantry, please contact 丹尼尔·雷耶斯.
Ensure all students who enter the pantry are greeted warmly and helped
与学生讨论调查
完成用户食物请求表单
在食品储藏室跟踪表中记录所有分发的食品
有能力举起超过25磅的东西吗
符合勤工俭学资格
If you would like to donate to the pantry to support our students, please contact our Pantry Navigator to schedule a drop-off time. We appreciate your willingness to help sustain the pantry. Common items found in the pantry are, microwaveable meals, individual sized snacks and canned items.
To receive food assistance, contact an agency in your area. 这个列表是按城镇和邮政编码排列的. We recommend that you contact the agency before you visit to confirm hours of operation and find out what information you need to bring with you.
Some agencies only serve people in a specific area or zip code. 这份名单每月更新一次.
Catholic Social Services of RI has been authorized to distribute 停止 & Shop gift cards to individuals temporarily out of work due to COVID-19/ Gift cards can range from $25-50, 将于3月18日开始发售.
Contact the 文索基特, 西沃里克 or 韦克菲尔德 satellite offices for more information.
文索基特 - (401) 762-2849
西沃里克 - (401) 823-6211
韦克菲尔德 - (401) 783-3149
的 补充营养援助计划(提前)
provides low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food
is based upon income, resources, and the number of individuals in a household
provides nutrition assistance in the form of an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card which must be used at participating food stores
Department of Human Services Food Access Project provides a pilot program for 提前 recipients who meet certain criteria
*Information listed above is provided by the State of RI Department of Human Services
For more details information on 提前 or to apply visit their 网站.
For more information on how to choose and prepare healthy foods and be physically active on a budget, 访问URI 提前-Ed营养教育.
We are here to connect students to on and off campus resources and opportunities to empower and overcome life obstacles on their journey to graduation.