One in four college students nationwide faces food insecurity—and your support helps ensure no Husky goes hungry while pursuing their education.
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11,000+pounds of food distributed to support student success
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500+farmers market tokens connected students to fresh, local produce
Your Impact Makes a Real Difference
When students don't have to worry about their next meal, they can focus on what matters most—their education. Food-secure students are 24 percent more likely to graduate and maintain higher GPAs throughout their college experience.
Give Food, Give Hope
Donate non-perishable items to stock our pantry shelves and support your fellow Huskies. Every item you contribute helps a student focus on academics instead of hunger.
How to Donate Food
- Bring unopened, non-perishable items to our pantry on the first floor of Fisher Hall during operating hours
- Drop off donations with Dean of Students Office staff
- Large donation? Contact huskyfan@mtu.edu to coordinate pickup
Most Needed Items
- Ramen noodles, macaroni, and pasta
- Canned proteins (tuna, chicken breast)
- Pasta sauce and canned vegetables
- Granola bars and oatmeal
- Hygiene essentials (shampoo, toothbrushes, toilet paper, etc.)
Note: Due to licensing requirements, we cannot accept expired items. Consider donating these to Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, Salvation Army, or Western Upper Peninsula Food Bank.
Donate Funds, Multiply Impact
$25
$100
$250
Every dollar donated goes directly to purchasing food and maintaining our pantry operations. Your financial contribution allows us to fill gaps when specific items are needed and support our educational programs about food security.
Share Your Time, Build Community
Join the volunteers making campus hunger a thing of the past. Whether you have one hour or several, your time helps fellow students thrive.
Volunteer with us by completing our volunteer form. We'll contact you when opportunities match your availability and interests.
Host a Food Drive
Organize your group to fight campus hunger together. Student organizations, departments, and community groups can make a powerful impact through coordinated food drives.
Ready to lead a drive? Email huskyfan@mtu.edu and we'll provide everything you need to get started, from collection boxes to promotional materials.
Together, we're building a community where every Husky can succeed.