Pace students on the Pleasantville Campus
Student Affairs

Food Resources

Hunger and food insecurity can negatively impact academic abilities and overall well-being. There are resources available on both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses to support students and community members going through food insecurity.

Food Insecurity Initiatives at Pace University

Food Pantry Pick Up on the Pace University campus in Pleasantville, NY.

Pace University has three major food insecurity initiatives: Community Fridges, Fare Trade, and the food pantries, including Provisions, a Bhandari Jain Family Food Pantry (New York City) and the Pace Market Food Pantry (Pleasantville).

Community Fridges

Available to the entire Pace Community anytime, the Community Fridges support those facing food insecurity. Stocked by Chartwells with leftover cafeteria items, these fridges also welcome contributions from community members. Regular checks ensure the food remains safe and high-quality.

  • The New York City Community Fridge is located on the 6th Floor of 15 Beekman.
  • The Pleasantville Community Fridge is located inside the main dining hall in the Kessel Student Center, directly next to the cash register.

Fare Trade

Fare Trade is a mutual aid program designed to alleviate food insecurity on campus. The program is a partnership between Student Affairs, Chartwells, and Auxiliary Services to provide funds to food-insecure students.

Students are able to reallocate their dining dollars to the mutual aid fund by requesting a "Fare Trade" at the cash registers in the cafeteria. 1 Fare Trade equals fifty cents and up to ten Fare Trades can be reallocated per purchase (up to $5.00 per purchase). Students may also visit Auxiliary Services to reallocate up to $50 from their balance to Fare Trade. Each semester, applications are available for students in need to apply for Fare Trade funds to be applied to their meal plan.

Food Pantries and Provisions Produce Pop-Up/Pace Mobile Market

Inside view of the Pace Market food pantry on the Pace University campus in Pleasantville, NY.

The mission of the food pantries is to combat food insecurity within the Pace Community by providing access to nutritious, high-quality food in a safe and inclusive environment. We promote sustainability and waste reduction, and we empower students to support their peers through engagement and service. By offering essential resources and fostering collaboration, we aim to create a more equitable and sustainable solution to hunger and resource scarcity.

New York City Resources Pleasantville and Haub Law Resources

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford the nutritious food essential to health and well-being. Many students don't realize that they may be eligible for SNAP benefits, which can provide much-needed support for food expenses. If you’re facing food insecurity, SNAP could be a valuable resource to help you meet your nutritional needs. Explore how to apply and whether you qualify as a student.

Learn more about SNAP

Educational Resources

Fresh produce and packaged goods at the Food Pantry Mobile Market on the Pace University campus in Pleasantville, NY.

The free informational resources listed below include material and tools that can help further provide food security and nutrition on a budget.

General Resources and Cookbooks

Articles

Tools

  • With the Find Help portal, you can find free or reduced cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more, right in your own neighborhood.
  • Enter the ingredients that you currently have in your pantry and fridge and let Supercook suggest recipes to try.
  • Use the Food Help Finder application to find locations that offer free food (food pantries and soup kitchens).