Saint Paul Care Corners Support Fund

Your support today will establish Care Corners in Saint Paul to help food insecure students bridge the gap between 'take what you need' food pantry events.

A Care Corner is a unique space that offers students access to non-perishable foods and hygiene products in a discrete manner. These Care Corners can take form in cabinets, tables with baskets, and even refrigerators. They are located in high-traffic areas for the students, increasing their accessibility. Furthermore, these Care Corners create an additional opportunity to provide students with information about the Nutritious U Pantry and other well-being resources available through the University of Minnesota and the state. Care Corners are primarily targeting health professional students and staff at the University of Minnesota. Some Care Corners are open to all of these students and staff members, and others are primarily open to the students within their school/program.

Your gift to the Saint Paul Care Corner Support Fund will support the creation and stocking of Care Corners at the University of Minnesota - Saint Paul Campus. You'll ensure that students get the food they need to stay focused on their studies—not their next meal.

Currently there are few resources available for students in Saint Paul. While resources are available for students on East Bank, such as free meals or the Nutritious U Food Pantry twice each month, these aren't always enough. There are students with families to feed, or distance becomes a limiting factor when life is busy. At the moment there are two Care Corners available in Saint Paul, both towards the south of campus in the Ben Pomeroy Building and the Food Science and Nutrition Building. There's also interest in expanding food insecurity access for students in Saint Paul in other creative ways.

Together, we can ensure that every CFANS student has what they need to thrive.

*Based on the 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.