The Center for Intercultural Student Development is proud to sponsor the ذكذكتسئµ Food Insecurity Initiative. We provide access to food in a way that nourishes, empowers, and uplifts the dignity of our students in need.
Our programs
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Food pantryEvery month (sometimes twice a month), CISD hosts a food pantry for students. Contact CISD to be added to our distribution list. You'll receive monthly emails with information and registration details for upcoming food pantry distributions.
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Meal swipesCISD can offer meal swipes to students experiencing food insecurity. Students should contact CISD directly to learn how to request meal swipes to be added to their account for the semester.
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Academic break mealsذكذكتسئµ students who remain on campus during academic breaks can participate in community meals hosted through a partnership between CISD and Residence Life.
Email cisd@calvin.edu to be added to our food pantry distribution list or to request meal swipes.
Or, sign up with our form, which opens one to two weeks before a food pantry distribution.
How to donate or volunteer
Sponsor a meal for students
During academic breaks, the only option for some of our students is to live on campus. Not all of them are able to find adequate employment, and food insecurity is a concern.
CISD and Residence Life organize a meals for these students. Families or organizations can help in one of two ways:
- Bring food potluck-style and eat together with the students. This not only provides nourishment but also community and connection.
- Donate to cover catering costs for a meal.
Give online
We gratefully accept online gifts anytime.
Give food or time
We accept food donations and volunteer help (especially in December and April when students are busy with finals). Please contact Josh Samarco to find out more.
