Food Pantry Affiliations and Resources

Statewide and national affiliations

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP helps low-income students with food when money is tight.  SNAP issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food.  Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income and other factors.

Many students receiving financial aid are eligible, and can receive money for groceries each month.  To see if you qualify, and review FAQs, visit the SNAP website.

To apply for SNAP, click here.

For assistance with this process, the following Binghamton University offices are available:

Additional Resources

Homelessness / housing insecurity

Students who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity should contact Karima Legette, director of the Educational Opportunity Program and Binghamton's Homeless Liaison, at klegette@binghamton.edu. She is the designated point of contact for students experiencing housing insecurity or homelessness — defined by SUNY as lack of a "fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence” — and can help students meet their academic, financial and wraparound support needs.

Housing insecurity or homelessness could apply to students who have a challenge finding or maintaining reliable, consistent and safe housing. It could present as students couch surfing, living in a motel or hotel, staying overnight in private or public spaces that do not typically offer residence, or sleeping in personal or public vehicles or transportation hubs.