The BU Food Pantry is here to support all students on campus who may be facing episodic food insecurity and to educate students about how they they can make nutritious and budget friendly choices.
Food insecurity is more than an economic issue: it's a physical and emotional wellbeing issue that can affect how someone feels, thinks and shows up in daily life. More on Food security and Youth Mental Health from The Jed Foundation.
Thanks to cross-campus efforts, partnerships, funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, and the generosity of our community, BU is proud to offer several resources for our students.
Your help is essential to help support BU students in need and keep the pantry shelves stocked!
Many offices, programs and groups offer a wide variety of food related education and services - right here on campus. Explore resources!
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This fall, Boston University students submitted proposals for how BU could address wellbeing challenges across campus—from financial stress and social isolation to physical health and academic pressure. Through the Wellbeing Innovation Seed Grant, a partnership between BU Student Wellbeing and Innovate@BU, 14 students receive $500 and mentorship to launch their projects and create real change […]
Don't have a meal plan or plans for Thanksgiving? Join our community for a traditional Thanksgiving meal with plenty of sweet goods, delicious side dishes, and oven-roasted delights, including great vegan options! Thursday, November 27 11am - 3pm or 5pm - 8 pm Marciano Commons. You must register to attend by midnight 11/24. You are welcome […]
It all starts with an idea. Do you have an innovative idea about how to support students' social wellbeing at BU? In the spirit of Experience Innovation, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration is calling all innovators to submit ideas for the $50k Hospitality Innovation Competition or $20k Student Wellbeing Competition. The Student Wellbeing Competition focuses […]
BU public health researcher Sarah K. Lipson on decrease in students experiencing depression—and what you can do to support your own well-being National BU-Led Study Finds College Student Mental Health Continues to Improve | The Brink | Boston University
Student Wellbeing is excited to continue to partner with Undergraduate Affairs and the BU Hub to offer cocurricular experiences to undergraduate students. In Spring '26, Student Wellbeing will offer two Hub Cocurriculars. Registration starts October 31 for both: Thriving Together Need to fill a Hub Teamwork/ Collaboration unit? This exciting cocurricular examines what wellbeing looks […]
Bring shelf stable food items to any BU women's or men's hockey home game in November and be entered to win an 8-person suite to the 2/14/26 men's home game against New Hampshire! It is estimated that 30-50% of college students experience food insecurity. Last year at BU, we distributed over 18,000 pounds of food […]
Have an extra coat that you can donate to a student-in-need? The annual Warm Coat Drive is an opportunity for all members of the BU community to donate gently worn or new coats that will be distributed to BU students in need. Any remaining coats will be donated to Goodwill Industries. Coat Collection October 10-17. […]
Are you ready to make an impact with funding from Student Wellbeing? With funding and resources offered by BU Student Wellbeing and Innovate@BU, Wellbeing Innovation Seed Grants provide BU students with the necessary funding to kick-start a project or develop an intervention aimed at overcoming student wellbeing challenges. The Wellbeing Innovation Seed Grant focuses on […]
Dozens of daily campus events can help promote and support your wellbeing. Grab a friend and attend something new!