Food insecurity can mean skipping meals because you cannot afford them, or it can mean not having enough access to healthy and nutritious food that allow you to focus on your academic and scholarly goals. If you are facing food insecurity, there are free food resources available on campus:
- The Badger FARE Program provides a $75 deposit directly to your Wiscard that you can immediately use to purchase food on campus. The program is offered through the Dean of Students Office and is available once each academic year to students who are experiencing food insecurity.
- The Open Seat Food Pantry supplies students in need with free boxes of food and hygiene products packed and distributed by Second Harvest Foodbank. Fill out a request to pick up your food at Eagle Heights on Thursdays. Pickup is also available at East Campus Mall on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, no advance notice needed.
While these are some highlights, there are many other food assistance resources on campus and in the community for all students facing food insecurity or who have experienced an unexpected life event. Please take advantage of them if you need them.