Support the BU Food Pantry
There are a number of ways you can support the BU Food Pantry and ensure all students have the food they need.
- Make a financial donation. Your financial support keeps our pantry shelves stocked with non-perishable items that students need:
- Click on the “Make a Financial Donation” button above to visit BU’s The Power of Giving Page.
- Enter amount to give.
- On the “Designation” prompt, it will automatically populate with “BU Food Pantry.” Proceed with the online form.
- Food Drives – Throughout the year, Student Wellbeing holds numerous food drives with partner organizations on campus. Please fill out our Host A Food Drive form if your group, team or department would like to host a Food Drive. See below for popular items to donate.
- Tell your friends and colleagues about the food resources available on campus!
- Donate your time – BU Food Pantry depends on volunteers to collect and sort food, process order forms and fulfill orders. Email bufood@bu.edu to get involved!
- Have other ideas about working with the Food Pantry? Email aerasani@bu.edu to start a conversation!
What food should I donate?
Here is a list of popular items at the BU Food Pantry:
- 1 pound bags of rice
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Pasta or boxed mac and cheese
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Granola bars
- Cereal
- Canned tuna or chicken
- Canned soup