KSU Campus Pantry

KSU CARES provides food for ANY KSU student experiencing food insecurity. All supplies are based upon donations and are available to students as long as supplies are continually received.

General Information

  • Any KSU student, actively attending classes, may shop once every 14 days.
  • All students are required to have a valid KSU ID.
  • On their first visit and annually, students are required to read and sign a Participant Agreement for Receiving Pantry Items form.
  • After an Initial CARE Assessment and as determined by the case manager, a participant may be eligible to have access to linens and personal care items and increased access to the pantry.
  • A reusable bag will be provided at the initial visit. Upon each return visit, students MUST return their reusable bag to staff at the time of sign-in, to receive additional items.
  • Students are asked to only use these resources when experiencing food insecurity beyond their control. They are also encouraged to educate other students about KSU CARES and its services.

Shopping List

For those wishing to purchase items by other means, please use the standard donation wish list as a guide for our most-needed items. 

SHOPPING LIST HERE

Amazon Pantry

Visit our Amazon List for our most up-to-date list of needs.  By purchasing from the registry, items are shipped directly to the campus pantries to be distributed.

AMAZON PANTRY HERE

CARE Services remains committed to supporting students experiencing food insecurity throughout the summer. While our Kennesaw campus pantry location is closed for the summer, we want students to know that help is still available. 

Marietta Campus Pantry 
The Marietta campus pantry is fully operational this summer. Students are encouraged to visit us there for their food and basic needs support. The KSU shuttle service provides free transportation between campuses for currently enrolled students. 

Concierge Service for Kennesaw Campus Students 
We recognize that traveling to the Marietta campus is not possible for every student. For Kennesaw students who face genuine barriers to accessing the Marietta pantry, CARE Services is offering a limited concierge service on a case-by-case basis. 
This service is intended for students experiencing: 

  • Transportation limitations or lack of reliable access to campus
  • Disability or medical conditions that restrict travel
  • Schedule conflicts that prevent access to Marietta pantry hours
  • Other significant hardships that create a genuine barrier to access

Please note that this is a limited service designed for students who are unable to travel to the Marietta campus. Students who are able to access the Marietta pantry via the KSU shuttle or other means are encouraged to do so. 

How to Request Assistance 
Kennesaw students who believe they qualify for concierge services are invited to reach out directly. Please email us to start a conversation about your needs. 
Email: pantry@kennesaw.edu 
Each request will be reviewed individually, and we will work with you to find the best path forward. 

A closed location is not a closed door. If you need us, please reach out. 

Pantry Hours and Locations

Kennesaw Campus
  • Please email pantry@kennesaw.edu and we will coordinate a time to provide food pantry items. 
Marietta Campus
On-Campus Microwave Locations
  • Kennesaw Campus, Carmichael Student Center, Bookstore MarketPlace
  • Kennesaw Campus, Carmichael Student Center, near Chick-fil-A
  • Marietta Campus, JM Wilson Student Center, Bookstore MarketPlace
ksu food pantry volunteers posing together

CARE Bins Drop Off

ksu student volunteering at food panrty sorting can goods

On campus and wish to drop off a donation? Use one of our donation bins located around campus.

 

    • Carmichael Student Center, 2nd floor, Scrappy's Rotunda
    • Kennesaw Hall, 2nd floor landing, near elevators
    • Social Sciences Building, 1st floor, near main elevators
    • Prillaman Hall, 1st floor south elevators
    • Town Pointe, 1st floor, near main elevators
    • University Village Housing Office Lobby, near main door
    • Clendenin Building, first floor atrium 
    • Building B, in the Enrollment Customer Service Center
    • For small, individual donations, please use the bins around campus as our team regularly checks for donations. Need a tax receipt? Email careservices@kennesaw.edu

    • For large, group donations, please email careservices@kennesaw.edu. We will work to coordinate a time with you and our team to ensure we can assist you with directions and item collection. We can also provide a tax receipt at your request.