SUNY Old Westbury and Stop & Shop on April 19, 2023 held a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the newly relocated Panther Pantry. The pantry, which is available to the more than 4,000 Old Westbury students and staff, is being supported by a $7,500 gift card donation from Stop & Shop that will enable the campus to purchase the specific food items and other essential products that the students and their families need.
“SUNY Old Westbury is excited to reintroduce its Panther Food Pantry in a larger, centrally-located office on campus as we have seen more than a 150% increase in its use over the last academic year,” said Dr. Timothy E. Sams, President. “We are grateful to Stop & Stop for their donation as it will also enable the College to have extended hours of availability for this imperative campus resource.”
The Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program was established to help limit barriers impacting students’ ability to succeed in the classroom by making sure that they have consistent access to food. Stop & Shop supports local schools’ existing food pantries or helps them establish a new one by providing gift card donations to help stock their shelves.
“Stop & Shop is proud to support the efforts of SUNY Old Westbury, because no student should have to worry about where their next meal will come from,” said Daniel Wolk, External Communications Manager for Stop & Shop. “This in-school pantry will ensure students at SUNY Old Westbury will have access to the food and supplies they need. Students cannot learn when they are hungry, and we are proud to support the college in ensuring they are fueled for success.”
About Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop currently supports over 170 School Food Pantries across its five-state footprint. For more information about Stop & Shop’s School Food Pantry program, visit https://stopandshop.com/pages/school-food-pantry-program.
A neighborhood grocer for more than 100 years, Stop & Shop is focused on delivering a wide assortment of fresh, healthy options at a great value through strong weekly sales and everyday low prices. Its new GO Rewards loyalty program delivers personalized offers and allows customers to earn points that can be redeemed for gas or groceries every time they shop. Stop & Shop customers can choose however they want to shop - whether it's in-store or online, which offers both delivery and same day pickup. The company is committed to making an impact in its communities by fighting against hunger, supporting our troops and through overall incredible acts of care. The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company LLC is an Ahold Delhaize USA Company and employs more than 54,000 associates and operates more than 400 stores throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey. To learn more about Stop & Shop, visit www.stopandshop.com.
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