College students experience food insecurity at alarming rates. The Calumet College of St. Joseph Food Pantry is here to provide a response to the school community’s needs. By offering resources, educational opportunities, compassionate support, and more, we help students develop the skills to make appropriate choices.

The CCSJ food pantry was founded in January of 2013, by the student club G.I.V.E (Get Involved Value Everyone). As of the fall 2014 semester, the CCSJ Food Pantry partnered with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana (FBNWI), making it the first college food pantry in the region. Through FBNWI, the pantry receives fresh produce, meats, poultry, baked goods, canned goods, pasta, and boxed foods. The pantry also provides hygiene products and personal products as they are available.

Our Mission: 

• To provide food and other other essentials to current students with food insecurity

Our primary objectives:

• Provide support and assistance to CCSJ students struggling with food insecurity
• Improve academic success by improving access to on-going sources of nutrition for our students;
• Provide hands-on volunteer leadership experiences for students while increasing their commitment to civic engagement

What we provide:

• Food:  Fresh produce, dairy products, meat, bread, frozen food, shelf stable food
• Essential Items:  Paper towels, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, tooth brushes, tooth paste
• Cooking Demonstrations:  Join us for a variety of focuses including breakfast, pasta, chili and tacos
• Support in menu planning

If you would like to donate or volunteer in the food pantry, contact the food pantry at ccsjfoodpantry@ccsj.edu.