NJIT Food Pantry

A 2016 study from the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness found that 48 % of college students had experienced some type of food insecurity within 30 days of being surveyed, with 22 percent qualifying as "hungry" due to low levels of meal stability. 

Food is not something any student should have to worry about, but many still do. 

 

 
NJIT Food Pantry Home

The Pantry is located on the 4th floor of the Campus Center in room 480.  All NJIT Community members are welcome to visit the pantry once per week by visiting with a valid NJIT ID.  Email foodpantry@njit.edu in order to schedule an appointment or ask questions.

In September 2024 the Food Pantry expanded and welcomed a new space to campus called the Career Closet.

Both of these spaces together are now know as the Highlander H.O.U.S.E. (Helping Others Use Supportive Essentials)

Who is the Food Pantry for?

The NJIT Food Pantry is open to all NJIT community members who may have trouble affording or accessing a healthy diet.  A valid NJIT ID is require to access the pantry as well as a one time waiver before entering. 

All NJIT students interested visiting the Highlander H.O.U.S.E. - Food Pantry or Career Closet must complete this waiver.

Additional Resources:

How Can I Help?

We accept non-perishable, unopened, and unexpired donations.  Items can be directly donated to the NJIT Food Pantry during our operational hours or to the Office for Student Involvement, 485 Campus Center.  

You can contribute towards our Giving Tuesday campaign here.

If you cannot donate a food item, hygiene product or essential, then you are welcome to donate to our Food Pantry/Career Closet campaign here. All proceeds are used towards purchasing these items for our NJIT students in need.

Here is the list of current needs of the food pantry: 

  • Cereals | Oatmeals
  • Pasta | Rice
  • Mac n' Cheese  |  Ramen
  • Canned fruits  |  Canned Vegetables
  • Protein bars  |  Snacks
  • Beverages  | Powdered Drink Mix
  • Canned Chicken  |  Tuna
  • Peanut Butter  |  Jelly
  • Tomato Sauce  |  Pasta Sauces
  • Canned Vegetables  |  Beans  I Produce
  • Eggs  I  Meats  I  Cheeses
  • Can Opener | Cooking Utensils
  • Toothbrushes  |  Toothpaste  |  Mouthwash
  • Soap  |  Shampoo  |  Conditioner
  • Facewash | Towels | Toilet Paper
  • Other hygiene products and Essentials

For additional contributions, please contact the Office for Student Involvement and Leadership at 973.596.3693 or by contacting foodpantry@njit.edu.

Contact Information:

Daniel Waffenfeld
Assistant Director Office for Student Involvement and Leadership
waff@njit.edu
973-596-3606