The Pantry

• Address: 273 Holley Street Brockport, NY 14420
• Location: Dailey Hall, First Floor (Campus Map, Building 26)
• Parking: Parking Lot E (behind Dailey Hall) has a designated spot for visitors to park.  This 15-minute max (unload/load) is only for short term parking. If this spot is taken, idling with flashers in the loading dock area, for the posted time limit is permitted. Visitors should avoid parking in other spots without a permit, as you may be ticketed.

The Pantry is open year-round Monday - Friday when the Brockport campus is open. The Pantry is closed for holidays and hours vary during academic breaks. Any changes to the schedule are posted outside of Dailey Hall entrances, communicated via Daily Eagle and Things to Know and posted on The Pantry’s Instagram: @brockport_pantry.

Spring Hours

Spring Break Hours: Monday (3/16) - Friday (3/20), 10am - 3pm

Monday - Friday (Non-Delivery Week): 9am - 5pm*

• *Wednesdays (Bi-Weekly Delivery Day): 2 - 5pm
  • January 28
  • February 11
  • February 25
  • March 11
  • March 25
  • April 8
  • April 22
  • May 6

• Check In: Visitors must check in using either an online form via a QR code or complete a paper form, both posted at the front desk. This must be completed EACH time someone visits The Pantry. Information collected is required to be compliant with our FoodLink partnership agreement and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
• Available Items: The Pantry offers frozen, refrigerated and non- perishable items. In addition to food items, The Pantry offers household and personal items, while supplies last.
• Bags: Visitors are encouraged to bring reusable bags. While supplies last, paper and/or plastic bags are available.

The Pantry welcomes and is grateful for donations of items in good condition (frozen, refrigerated and non perishable food items as well as household (i.e, detergent, cleaning supplies, etc.) and personal items (i.e, razors, body wash, etc.)) individuals can drop off items anytime The Pantry is open. View The Pantry wish list for ideas! Please contact thepantry@brockport.edu to coordinate larger donations.

• Email: thepantry@brockport.edu
• Instagram: @brockport_pantry
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In 2018, an estimated 1 in 9 Americans were food insecure, equating to over 37 million Americans, including more than 11 million children. The USDA defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access for a healthy, active life. Food insecurity does not exist in isolation, as low-income families are affected by multiple, overlapping issues like lack of affordable housing, social isolation, chronic or acute health problems, high medical costs, and low wages.

Ranges of Food Insecurity

Food Security

• High food security: no reported indications of food-access problems or limitations.
• Marginal food security: one or two reported indications—typically of anxiety over food sufficiency or shortage of food in the house. Little or no indication of changes in diets or food intake.

Food Insecurity

• Low food security (previously known as = Food insecurity without hunger): reports of reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet. Little or no indication of reduced food intake.
• Very low food security (previously known as = Food insecurity with hunger):  reports of multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake.

Food Insecurity & SUNY Brockport

Studies, via a NY State survey, prior to the pandemic, shared that Brockport student responses were as follows for those who responded:

• 45% of respondents of the study shared they had experienced hunger and did not have money for food
• 34% of respondents shared they were unable to study or focus at work because they were hungry, and could not afford food

Resources

• The Brockport Ecumenical Food Shelf serves community members, including SUNY Brockport students, who live in the Brockport Central School District area below Ridge Road. Requests for food items can be made once a month by calling (585) 637-8169 or info@brockportfoodshelf.org. Due to COVID restrictions, all food items will be delivered to recipients.
• The Gathering Table @ First Baptist Church Free community meal every third Sunday of the month, 1:30 to 3 pm. Phone number is (585) 637-9770
• Rochester Food Banks: You may visit any of Foodlink’s member organizations for assistance. Find a location closest to you
• Lifeline: Call 211 or (877) 356-9211 to find an emergency food provider near you. You will be asked for your zip code, used to identify organizations serving your neighborhood.
• Genesee County: Regional Action Phone, Inc. (RAP): (800) 359-5727
• Orleans County: Regional Action Phone, Inc. (RAP): (800) 889-1903
• Wyoming County: Regional Action Phone, Inc. (RAP): (800) 786-3300
• Allegany and Yates Counties: Contact 211 Helpline or (800) 346-2211
• Monroe County DSS Financial Assistance Division SNAP Office - The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, is a federally funded program that assists low-income households purchase nutritious food at authorized grocery stores and other retailers. Individuals must apply for this program and provide all the required documentation. If approved, recipients receive an electronic benefit card (EBT), which is similar to a debit card. The SNAP benefit is provided monthly directly into the EBT card. Amount of SNAP benefit is based on household size, income and other factors. SNAP Office is located at: 111 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY – 14620 or call (585) 753-6298.
  • Apply for SNAP