About

Panther's Pantry was established in 2014 by graduate students from the coordinated program (CP) in the Nutrition Department. A survey conducted by CP students showed 68% of college students at Georgia State were food insecure at any one point while enrolled at the university, so the students decided to start the pantry. Studies have shown food insecurity among college students is linked to lower graduation rates and ultimately undermines their ability to succeed. The pantry aimed to solve this problem, so with the help of volunteers, more CP students and the Nutrition Department, the Panther Pantry began. Since 2014, additional pantries have opened at the Clarkston, Decatur, and Dunwoody Campuses.

Alleviate the barriers and challenges associated with  food insecurity and hunger  by providing supplemental food assistance and basic necessities  to at risk students and faculty/staff in need at Georgia State University.

Distribute food and basic necessities to the Georgia State University community in an effort to alleviate the stress associated with short-term food insecurity and other financial constraints in order to effectively reduce hunger and improve student success.