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Order free groceries and essentials for pickup at the CSSI Food Pantry.

Start here

  1. Log in or create an account
  2. Select a pickup location and time
  3. Place your order
  4. Pick up during your scheduled window

Privacy

Using the pantry is private. We do not notify your school, program, advisor, or family. We only use your information to manage orders and improve service.

Need help?
Email: thefoodpantry@columbia.edu

Appointment pickup required

Pickup is by scheduled appointment. Appointment slots are limited and help us serve as many students as possible.

When appointments open

Appointment slots are released at 2:00 a.m. the day prior to pickup. If you do not see a time that works, check back later. Cancellations can open additional slots.

We acknowledge this may be an inconvenient registration time for students. Unfortunately, 2:00 AM EST is the only time PantrySoft allows for a pre-scheduled release schedule for slots. 

Locations and hours

We offer pickup at two locations. Choose the location that works best for you when placing your order.

Alfred Lerner Hall (Morningside)

  • Where: Lerner Hall, 5th Floor, Campus Side, Room 582
  • Hours: Wednesday 12:30 pm–3:30 pm; Friday 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

Medical Center (CUIMC)

  • Where: 50 Haven Avenue, 1st Floor
  • Hours: Tuesday 6:00 pm–9:00 pm; Thursday 1:00 pm–4:00 pm

Full location details: https://foodpantry.cssi.columbia.edu/content/locations

Bags

Please bring your own reusable bag(s) if possible.

If you need bags, we can provide them. As of February 24, 2025, a bag credit will be charged when bags are provided. This supports supply costs and ongoing operations.

Walk-ins and urgent needs

Walk-ins are extremely limited and are intended for urgent needs only.

If you need food within the next 24 to 48 hours and cannot find an appointment time, email thefoodpantry@columbia.edu with:

  • your name and UNI
  • preferred pickup location
  • your earliest pickup availability

Please email no earlier than 24 hours before operating hours.

Order limits and availability

Items vary week to week based on availability. Limits may be applied so we can serve as many students as possible.

SNAP and additional resources

SNAP may help you buy groceries each month. Learn more:

Questions about additional Columbia resources, government support, and more, email cssi@columbia.edu

Contact

For ordering and account questions: thefoodpantry@columbia.edu

For location-specific questions:

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