We Care Fresh Food Initiative

The We Care Program provides students with a free bag of produce filled with a mix of fresh fruits and vegetables each week! Students who are interested can fill out the form on Archway. After you join, please select forms and sign up for the week you would like to receive fresh produce.

Ramapo College Food Pantry

The pantry is open in ASB 130 and is open to currently enrolled Students, Staff, Faculty, and Administrators

Here are the Ramapo College Food Pantry Hours for Winter 2024, starting January 2nd,

Food Pantry Hours

Monday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Wednesday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Thursday 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Friday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

If you need access outside of these times or have any questions, please email wecare@ramapo.edu

The Satellite Pantry Program

The We Care Program has placed smaller pantries across campus. These pantries have a smaller inventory, but they are stocked with ready-to-eat items and have extended hours to increase availability.

There are nine satellite pantries stationed across campus in the following areas:

• The Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons
  • Mon-Thu: 7:45 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
  • Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
• The Dean of Students Office
  • C-212
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• The Women’s Center
  • C-220
  • Monday -Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Counseling Services
  • D-216
  • Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• The EOF Office
  • D-101
  • Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• The Multicultural Center
  • D-214
  • Monday-Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The Black Student Union
  • SC-277
• TAS Mathematics and Science Tutoring Center
  • G-131
• Outside the Civic and Community Engagement Center
  • SC 213
  • This pantry is stocked with frozen lunch and dinner meals
• The Center for Student Success 
  • D-207
  • Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Each pantry is stocked with grab-and-go items like:

• Microwave Soups and Meals
• Granola and/or Breakfast Bars
• Protein Shakes

These items are free for students to take. If you need more items or want a larger selection, please stop by the food pantry in ASB 130.

*This Program is Provided by Ramapo College in Partnership with New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education and the Hunger Free Campus Grant

Food Insecurity Resources

Food insecurity is defined as individuals lacking the availability of sufficient and safe foods. The ability to acquire enough food in a socially acceptable way may also be limited or uncertain. The resources listed below are organizations both for your convenience and ways to help those on campus who suffer from food insecurities.