Center for Community and Civic Engagement
The Blue Jay Pantry
Free Food for Students In Need
Elizabethtown College is committed to ensuring that all students have regular access to healthy food options. The Blue Jay Pantry has been established by our Center for Community and Civic Engagement to provide our students with free, non-perishable food items sourced by charitable donations from within our community. Student leaders drive this work, with CCCE staff providing ongoing guidance and support.
Our College joins over 600 schools nationwide who operate an on-campus food pantry and is a member of Swipe Out Hunger. Swipe Out Hunger provides colleges and universities with support, training and resources to connect more students with the food and resources they need for educational success.
About the Program
Our Goals:
- The pantry exists to help eliminate food insecurity at Elizabethtown College.
- The pantry is intended to be accessible to all students in order to eliminate barriers to access for students experiencing hunger and having difficulty buying food and will operate in ways that maximize hospitality and privacy.
- The pantry, in partnership with offices and programs on campus, will provide resources that will help students create healthy meals.
How it Works:
The Blue Jay Pantry is accessible to all undergraduate and graduate Elizabethtown College students. Should you require items while the College is closed, contact Javita Thompson.
Pantry Hours:
The Blue Jay Pantry is open 24/7
Location:
Brossman Commons (BSC) 251
Contact Information:
Center for Community and Civic Engagement
Javita Thompson | Brianna Titi
Donate:
Use our Amazon Wish List to purchase pantry items and send them to the Center for Community and Civic Engagement. Or, donation items can be dropped off outside the Blue Jay Pantry BSC 251 or Center for Civic Engagement BSC 247.
Please contact Brianna Titi, Javita Thompson, or the Center for Community and Civic Engagement with any questions.
Volunteer:
Contact the Center for Community and Civic Engagement if you would like to volunteer with the Blue Jay Pantry or establish a food drive event.
Pantry Outcomes
3,000
VISITS IN FALL 2025
3,300
ITEMS DISTRIBUTED IN FALL 2025
93% More
STUDENTS SERVED THIS YEAR