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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Have an extra coat that you can donate to a BU student this fall? 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 after the event. Drop-off a coat from October […]
BU Unplugged is a Student Wellbeing cross-campus initiative designed to create intentional, structured spaces for BU students to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with each other. Through phone-free events in classrooms and campus-based programs, BU Unplugged invites students to experience what becomes possible when they put their phones away, while normalizing how hard it […]
GradGather is a program that connects BU grad students from different departments for casual, flexible meetups. We want to help you network, make friends, and build community by breaking down barriers between departments and schools. Once you make an account, you can match with new groups each week throughout the semester. You can use the […]
Student Wellbeing Executive Director, Dr. Carrie Landa comments on the ways "...larger social trends among college students may be affecting substance use habits" in this LearningWell article.
Energize your body, quiet overwhelming thoughts, and optimize your cognitive performance. Join Professor Igor Iwanek in learning the yogic practice of Rhythmic Breath Control (RBC)—a powerful technique rooted in Naad Yog, the yoga of sound. Imagine your body as the hardware and your mind as the software. How do we keep this system charged and […]
Discover this popular Student Wellbeing initiative that uses tea as a catalyst for mindfulness. Through education and relaxation, we will explore the tea brewing ritual of gong fu cha - making tea with skill- and cultivate a space that focuses on the present moment in a light-hearted, whimsical fashion. Workshop offered Mondays, from 4-5 pm, […]
Starting Monday, September 14 and running until December 7, join fellow students in The Link in the GSU from 11 am to 1 pm for Community Coloring. There is no agenda! Just sit for for a few minutes (or as long as you want), color a section of our community mandala, and chat with others. […]
Financial wellbeing is a critical component of overall wellbeing. Student Wellbeing is pleased to introduce a new year-long series of workshops to help support our students' financial wellness. Through the Money Matters Financial Wellbeing Workshop Series, Student Wellbeing is partnering with campus and community organizations to help students build financial knowledge, confidence, and practical skills […]
Dozens of daily campus events can help promote and support your wellbeing. Grab a friend and attend something new!