Student Food Pantry
Our Student Food Pantry provides grab-and-go food items to USMH students. We recognize many students and their families may not have enough to eat or know where their next meal will come from. The Student Food Pantry is here to remove food insecurity and setup you up for academic success. When your belly is full so is your mind. The pantry is located in the USMH Student Lounge.
What is food insecurity?
Food insecurity is an official term from the USDA. It's when people don't have enough to eat and don't know where their next meal will come from. It's a big problem in the United States, where over 44 million people, including 13 million children, experience food insecurity annually. However, many more people, including millions who do not meet the definition of food insecure—turn to the charitable food sector for support. Learn more about how Feeding America measures hunger in America.
Please see below for available resources. Contact Katy Coleman, Student Services Coordinator, with any questions at coleman@hagerstown.usmd.edu
Local Resources
- It’s a Blessing to be a Blessing Pantry: By appointment, as needed. Facebook: search “It’s a Blessing to be a Blessing”
- Presbyterian Church: 20. S. Prospect St., Wednesdays 10am-noon
- The Hope Center at Hagerstown Rescue Mission: Lunch (Soup Line), Evening meals, and food bags (by appointment) are available.
- WCCAC Food Pantry: The Washington County Community Action Council is a leader in Washington County’s efforts to fight poverty by providing hope-inspiring help and real opportunities for self-sufficiency.
USMH welcomes the donation of non-perishable items from faculty, staff and community members. Donations can be made by dropping off items at our main building located at 32 W. Washington Street during our normal operating hours (Monday - Thursday 8 am - 9 pm and Friday 8 am - 5 pm) or ordering from our Amazon Wish List. Thank you for your support.