Food Support
Consistent access to nutritious food is a necessary part of being a successful, healthy student. Should you experience an unanticipated hardship, we can help connect you to groceries.
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Blue Table
Through a partnership with the Student Association, UB offers Blue Table, a virtual food pantry service for UB students who do not have access to food. Students may select up to one week’s worth of groceries from a variety of food options. There are two easy steps:
- Place an online order
- Pickup in the Student Union
Any enrolled student is welcome to utilize the service and all that is needed is a valid UB student ID! Blue Table is available to off-set unanticipated hardship and is not meant to replace a meal plan.
Place an Order
Students interested in Blue Table should complete an online order form that includes a list of diverse and healthy food options that are available each week. Once the order is received, the groceries will be bagged and you will be notified within 2-3 business days when they are ready to be picked up.
Help Fight Campus Hunger
Questions About Blue Table?
Have a specific question about hunger or the Blue Table service? Contact Health Promotion at 716-645-2837.
Stock the Shelves
Blue Table is stocked by generous donations from across the UB community. Non-perishable donations of canned fruit, vegetables, soup, or meats, pasta or macaroni, rice, granola bars, cereal or peanut butter can be easily accepted at the Student Association (SA) office in 350 Student Union, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact SA for a full list of accepted food items or to learn more.
UPC Food Pantry
The University Presbyterian Church Food Pantry across the street from the South Campus provides food items for students and residents who are in need. Shelves are stocked with a variety of non-perishable food items and basic necessities.
Hours of Service:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location and Contact Information:
The pantry is located in the University Presbyterian Church at 3330 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14214. Contact the pantry at 716-836-7660 for more information or to arrange pantry use outside of normal hours of service.
Remember Your Student ID
Students are not required to present any qualifying criteria or complete any paperwork, but they must present a current, valid UB student ID.
Additional Resources
Community Assistance
What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food at authorized retail food stores.
Food Pantry Locator
Food Bank of WNY provides support to the community at a variety of locations in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara Counties.
Emergency Funds
Unanticipated circumstances can prevent students from continuing their education and achieving academic success. UB has two unique resources to connect students to emergency funding.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources
Someone to talk to for mental health issues
Student Life
University at Buffalo
120 Richmond Quadrangle, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14261
Phone: (716) 645-2720; Fax: (716) 645-2175
University at Buffalo
202 Michael Hall, South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 829-5800
Preventative health and wellness education
Student Life
University at Buffalo
114 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2837; Fax: (716) 645-6234
Additional Resources
Crisis Text Line
Need to talk? The Crisis Text Line provides 24-hour support for people experiencing a mental health or situational crisis. Users are connected to a trained Crisis Counselor, who will help them develop a plan to stay safe. Messages are confidential, anonymous and secure. Data usage while texting the Crisis Text Line is free and the number will not appear on a phone bill. Text: “GOT5” to 741-741
Scholarship Portal
You work hard to earn scholarships and the scholarship portal makes it easy to find them. A general application opens in early October and remains open through the spring semester. Once you complete it, you can return regularly to view new opportunities the system has matched with your academic record and responses.
Student Employment
How do you find the right job or internship? Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time opportunities, on-campus or off-campus, you can count on Career Services for advice and connections throughout your search.
Need Help?
Student Life
University at Buffalo
114 Student Union, North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-2837; Fax: (716) 645-6234