Food insecurity might look like…
running out of food before you can afford to buy more.
making trade offs between buying groceries and paying your utility bill.
not being able to afford nutrition options.
cutting back on the number of meals you eat each day because of cost.
As part of the FSU Basic Needs Hub, the Food for Thought Pantry is here to assist you but if challenges persist and you could use some extra help, here are some additional options:
- Meeting with a Case Manager or a Victim Advocate is the best way to be assessed for eligibility for other programs such as:
- Dining hall meal swipe cards
- The Division of Student Affairs Emergency Relief Fund
- Support navigating Financial Aid processes that may be affecting your aid such as a SAP hold
- 2-1-1 Big Bend is a service dedicated to finding assistance within the city of Tallahassee and neighboring cities. They offer resources from food pantries, rental/utility assistance, to clothing/household goods: https://www.211bigbend.org/
- Second Harvest of the Big Bend supports the community through food and nutritional resources. A current list of available Food Pantries in the Big Bend/Tallahassee area can be found here: https://fightinghunger.org/find-a-food-pantry/
The Presidential Scholars Program, the Center for Health Advocacy and Wellness, and the Food for Thought Pantry have collaborated on a peer-designed and expert-reviewed recipe booklet that focuses on meals combining fresh ingredients with dry pantry staples: