The mission of the Panther Food Pantry is to improve the quality of life among students, faculty and staff on the campus of SUNY Old Westbury by providing access to food and other necessities for those in need.
The Food Pantry at the PCCC stocks nonperishable foods including everything from quick snacks to the ingredients for full meals. We cater to the Panther Community at large and offer items to meet students' basic and personal hygiene. We operate on a first-come first-serve basis and always welcome the opportunity for collaboration on Food Drive initiatives to support our mission of addressing Food Insecurity in the Panther Community.
Location
Campus Center, K-100
Hours
Student In-Person Shopping
Tuesdays: 12pm-4pm
Staff/Non-Student or Staff In-Person Shopping:
Wednesdays: 2pm-4pm
NEW!!!! Food Locker pick-ups: Wednesdays and Thursdays (students only)
Visit our Amazon Food Pantry Wish List for a quick and easy way to donate and help feed the Old Westbury community. Your support makes a real difference!
Anyone in the Campus Community - students, staff, faculty, and alumni.
How does it work?
Every pantry user must register upon initial visit in our PantrySoft system, and re-register once yearly; this will collect information including your name, Old Westbury ID number (700# or equivalent), student/staff status and household composition. It will also ask you an optional question if you are interested in receiving information about additional benefits (students only). All information collected is confidential, and only accessible to professional staff in the Panther Food Pantry. Staff and others may shop in-person once per week, students may shop in-person OR place one online locker pick up per week. Please follow the limitations posted for in-person shopping. Based on your household composition size, you will be entitled to 1 or 2 bags. Please bring a bag! Do not hesitate to ask questions - we are here to help! What if I can't get there when the pantry is open: Students may place an online order to pick-up (Wed and Thurs only) - see link to order and select an appointment pick-up time.
How do I place an order to pick up in the food lockers?
Food locker orders are available for SUNY Old Westbury students only. Students may place one locker order per week.
Scan the QR code or visit https://app.pantrysoft.com/login/oldwestbury. Log in to your PantrySoft account or create an account for first time users using your SUNY Old Westbury email and password.
Placing Your Order:
Select an available appointment time (Wednesday or Thursday availability).
Select your items and add them to your cart.
Review and submit your order by selecting ‘Checkout’ at the bottom of the page.
Review your order to make sure your items are correct (There will be no changes after the order is submitted).
Check your SUNY Old Westbury email the day of your appointment for your pick up code.
Picking Up Your Order:
Arrive during your scheduled pickup time.
Check your OW email for your unique pick up code.
Come to the PCCC locker area at the selected appointment time (lockers are located outside in the hallway next to the PCCC office).
Bring your own reusable bags to carry your items.
Enter your pickup code: On the right-hand side of the locker, there is a screen and a keypad. Enter your unique pickup code provided in your email.
Retrieve your order: Once your locker is accessible, remove ALL items from the refrigerated and non-refrigerated locker and place them in your reusable bags.
Close the locker: Please make sure the locker door is completely closed after retrieving your order.
