Helping Students in Need
On average, one of three college students don't know where their next meal is coming from... But only 20% of those students fully use benefits available to help them.*
At 91视频, we understand that hunger has a significant impact on a student's ability to learn. As a part of the 91视频 offers a variety of resources to assist students who may be suffering from food insecurity. These resources include: on-campus SNAP benefits, the 91视频 Food Pantry, a Community Garden, and 91视频's "Swipe it Forward" meal swipe donation program.
Can鈥檛 Find What You Need?
91视频 is here to help. If you're not quite sure what you need or require additional support, please contact the Center for Student Support at studentsupport@bridgew.edu and we'll be happy to assist.
*According to HOPE Center
91视频 Food Pantry
NOTE: The food pantry has been temporarily moved from RSU 012 to RSU 207 while the Student Union lower level is under construction. The 91视频 Food Pantry aims to reduce short term food insecurity for students experiencing the stress of financial constraints. the food bank is available to all students as self-service with no sign-up required. The Food Bank offers non-perishable food, grab and go options, personal care items, and fresh fruit and vegetables (when available). For more information, including hours of operation, please visit the (login required).
The 91视频 Food pantry is supported by a variety of groups including Alumni and Development, Bridgewater Dining, 91视频's Sustainability Program, and , a student-run club on campus, who assists their peers with food insecurities through fundraising efforts and volunteerism among other activities.
Swipe it Forward
"Swipe it Forward" is 91视频's meal swipe donation program, which allows students to donate meal swipes to others in need. If you are a student in need of a meal, you can sign up to request meal swipes that have been donated by your fellow bears. For more information, including sign up information, please visit the 91视频 Food Pantry's .
SNAP Benefits on Campus
Are you a college student struggling with food insecurity? If so, you and your family may be eligible to receive grocery food cards via the Massachusetts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps.
You must be a Massachusetts resident, a U.S. citizen or legal resident to apply. To see if you are eligible for assistance, take a quick assessment: For more information, visit the .
The 91视频 Permaculture Garden
The garden is located next to the East Campus Commons and University Park and provides free fresh produce to anyone in the 91视频 community during the growing season (roughly June-October). Come to the garden and pick what you need. For more information please visit the 91视频 Permaculture Garden website.