A-SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY
WHAT IS FOOD INSECURITY?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food to support an active, healthy lifestyle.
College students may experience food insecurity for a variety of complex reasons including limited income, rising living costs, and unexpected financial challenges. As a result, some students may:
- Skip or reduce meals
- Choose less nutritious, lower-cost foods
- Make difficult decisions between food and expenses such as housing, healthcare, or tuition
HOW DOES FOOD INSECURITY AFFECT STUDENTS?
Food insecurity can have significant academic, personal, and long-term impacts. Rising costs for food and household essentials have made it increasingly difficult for some students to meet their basic needs.
Students experiencing food insecurity may:
- Struggle to focus on academics or maintain consistent performance
- Take on additional work hours, limiting time for study and campus engagement
- Reduce participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities
- Face increased risk of taking a leave of absence or withdrawing
Over time, these challenges can delay graduation, increase financial strain, and limit access to opportunities that support career readiness and long-term success.
OUR COMMITMENT
The A-School Food Pantry is part of our commitment to supporting student well-being and ensuring that all students have the resources they need to thrive.
If you or someone you know could benefit from this resource, we encourage you to visit the pantry or reach out for support.
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VISIT THE PANTRY
LOCATION
The A-School Food Pantry is located on the first floor of Campbell Hall between rooms 153 and 158.
HOURS
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
During the academic year
All other times by appointment. Contact sarc-studentaffairs@virginia.edu to schedule a time during business hours to visit the food pantry.
WHAT WE OFFER
We stock healthy shelf-stable food that can be prepared at home such as canned fruit and vegetables, beans, rice, pasta and pasta sauces, peanut butter, oatmeal, soup, milk, and canned tuna/chicken.
A UNIVERSITY-WIDE NETWORK
The A-School Food Pantry is an official partner within the UVA Satellite Pantry Network. Although it primarily serves students in the School of Architecture, the A-School Food Pantry is open to any student on Grounds who is experiencing food insecurity.
OTHER RESOURCES
UVA Student Affairs provides a comprehensive and updated list of resources on- and off-Grounds for students who are experiencing food insecurity.
Contact Carolyn Buchanan (cbuchanan@virginia.edu) to learn about what other sources of financial support may be available to you.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
DONATE
Financial contributions make a meaningful difference by helping us keep a variety of healthy food options available for students experiencing food insecurity. If you'd like to support the A-School Food Pantry, you can make a secure donation using this form. Under "Designation," please select Architecture Food Pantry.
FOOD DRIVES
Student organizations, alumni, and any A-School community group may host food drives to support the A-School Food Pantry. Please contact sarc-studentaffairs@virginia.edu before holding your food drive to coordinate logistics with the School of Architecture.
CONTACT
The A-School Food Pantry is operated through the UVA School of Architecture Student Affairs Team. Email sarc-studentaffairs@virginia.edu for assistance.