Food Pantry

Welcome to the Binghamton University Food Pantry!

Welcome to the Binghamton University Food Pantry, member of the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and CHOW.  This is a temporary, judgment-free place for students, faculty, staff and community members facing hard times, such as running short of money for the month or other emergency situations.

If students find themselves needing more long-term assistance, they are encouraged to take advantage of the services offered by the CARE Team in the Office of the Dean of Students. 

REMINDER: The campus food pantry is not a grocery store. We exist to serve those who are encountering financial hardship, emergency food shortages or other pressing personal issues that prevent the purchase of, or access to, sufficient amounts of food. We ask that our service be used selectively and only when needed. If you would like information about other emergency food access options or budgeting resources, visit our resources page.

Pantry access

Campus Food Pantry
The Binghamton University Food Pantry is located in Iroquois Commons in CIW Dining Hall up the ramp from the entrance. Walk through Lot Q and up the driveway. The entrance to the Iroquois Commons is under the bridge on the left. Once inside, come up the ramp and the pantry is just above the steps that lead down to the dining hall.

Satellite University Downtown Center (UDC) Food Pantry
A satellite pantry is now open at the University Downtown Center (UDC), located in the Downtown Center in room 448. 

Satellite Health Sciences Campus (HSC) Food Pantry
A satellite pantry is now open at the Health Sciences Campus (HSC), located in the Pharmacy Building in the basement. The HSC Food Pantry is available to students at all times and no order form is needed for this location.

Order here

In order to place an order with the BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY FOOD PANTRY, you must complete a new attestation form for the 2025-2026 academic year.

This form is to be filled out for each household at least once annually. A recipient’s electronic signature is sufficient declaration of need.

*Community members who are not affiliated with Binghamton University will not be able to complete the attestation and order forms online. These forms can be filled out in person when you arrive at the Food Pantry.

Click here to complete your 2025-2026 Attestation Form

Orders for the Campus Food Pantry and UDC Food Pantry locations are placed online, here. Students can place an order once a week and pick up their items at the designated time chosen from the available pick up hours. 

ONline order form

Why we offer a pantry

Food insecurity has increasingly become an issue on college and university campuses and can pose a significant barrier to student success. Many students come to campus with limited resources and little experience managing their needs. Hunger makes it difficult to study, sleep or engage in academics and social activities at the same level as peers. If our students' physiological needs aren't being met, it ultimately decreases the chances of them meeting their full potential and their overall experience at Binghamton University. The pantry is equipped to provide a variety of food and personal care items for our students in need.

Additional resources

On-campus resources:

• Care Team, 607-777-3303
• University Counseling Center, 607-777-2772
• Homelessness / housing insecurity

Off-campus resources:

• Food Bank of the Southern Tier, Food Finder
• 211 Susquehanna River Region, offers assistance and provides a list of pantries and community meals
• Free produce distributed locally with Binghamton Food Rescue 

Additional helpful resources to assist during the United States federal government shutdown and November SNAP benefits delay:

• Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has updated its website to include a section on the federal government shutdown, including an FAQ.
• SchoolHouse Connection created a website on Feeding Children, Youth and Families: a SNAP Update, which goes through different resources federally and locally.
• Findhelp.org allows you to find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care and more via zip code.
• Additional information