Food Security Resources
No Buckeye should go hungry
This resource hub empowers you to take meaningful action.
Hunger has no place on our campuses—yet for some students, it’s a daily reality. Food insecurity affects academic performance, physical and mental health, and the sense of belonging that makes college life meaningful.
This resource hub connects you with ways to help. Whether you choose to give, volunteer, or spread the word, every dollar, every hour, and every act of care ensures no student has to choose between a meal and their education.
Explore the opportunities below and join us in building a future where every Buckeye is nourished, supported, and ready to thrive.
Volunteer opportunities
Join fellow Buckeyes in making a difference through our food donation drive. Together, we can make an immediate impact.
Buckeyes Care Donation Drive
Drop off your non-perishable food donations at the Longaberger Alumni House between November 6 and December 13.
Buckeyes Care Volunteer Shift
Sign up for a 2-hour volunteer shift to support the donation drive-thru, help sort items, or assist with deliveries to the Monda Student Resource Center on December 13.
Give opportunities
At Ohio State, we provide resources to help those in need. Consider giving to support these programs.
Monda Student Resource Center
Ohio State’s one-stop hub for meeting students’ essential needs. It provides access to an on-campus food pantry, free hygiene products, etc.
Lima Student Food Pantry
Buckeye Pantry, in conjunction with the West Ohio Food Bank, provides a private and secure way for students at Ohio State Lima to get the help they need.
Marion Student Food Pantry
The Ohio State University Marion has multiple food pantries on campus, including the Fogle Family Farm Food Pantry, a Connections Center Pantry and a Friendly Fridge.
Mansfield Buckeye Food Pantry
The Ohio State University Mansfield Buckeye Food Pantry provides food and personal items to countless students on campus.
Newark Student Food Pantry
The Ohio State University Newark Campus Corner Student Food Pantry opened in 2017 as a direct response to the need among our community of students to fight food insecurity.
Wooster Student Food Pantry
The Buck-I-Eats Pantry at the Wooster campus helps students who may lack access to affordable nutritious food and provide access to small personal care items.
College of Education and Human Ecology ACES Food Pantry
The Advocates for Community and Education Scholars food pantry is a collaboration between the ACES Scholars Program and the College of Education and Human Ecology.
College of Veterinary Medicine Community Cupboard
The College of Veterinary Medicine Community Cupboard provides food and other necessities to help offset grocery and supply costs for veterinary students.
College of Social Work Food Insecurity Research and Outreach Fund
Supports food insecurity research and outreach efforts of faculty and students at the College of Social Work.