SUNY Cortland Cupboard

About the SUNY Cortland Cupboard

The SUNY Cortland Cupboard (campus food pantry) is open for students in need of non-perishable foods and personal hygiene items at no cost.
There is no application required to access the Cupboard. Each student needs their SUNY Cortland ID card to swipe in.

Mission Statement

Address food insecurity of SUNY Cortland students in need by providing them with non-perishable food items and personal care products in a respectful and private manner at no cost, thereby promoting their well-being and helping them pursue academic excellence.

Vision Statement

Continually adapt to meet the needs of SUNY Cortland students to ensure that they maintain a state of well-being and achieve academic excellence. Future aspirations include offering perishable food items and nutrition information.

Please provide suggestions using our Feedback Form.

Swipe Out Hunger

Use this form to request free meals added to your SUNY Cortland ID card.  

• Meal allocations are dependent on the available amount of donated meals.  
  

  • If meals are available, they will  be added to your ID card within 1-2 business days.  You will be notified  at the email you provide when the meals are added and active.  

• You may submit the request form more than once per semester. 

  • Students in consistent need of meals and who make multiple requests may be referred to SUNY Cortland's Care and Outreach Services for additional assistance.

Thank you to Cortland Auxiliary Services for their partnership!

Additional resources

• Filled Fridge Fridays - Once a month pre-packed meals in the fridge. Check your email or the Cupboard Fridge for dates. Thank you to CAS for their partnership.
• Cortland Loaves and Fishes
• Catholic Charities of Cortland County – Phone 607-756-5992, ext. 110 or 134.
• Cortland Salvation Army
• Really Free Market
• Students may be eligible for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• Student Emergency Fund Application