Feed the Pack

Nov 20, 2025

Feeding the Pack, Fueling Success

For nearly two decades, Kathy Ford has called North Carolina State University home. After 14 years with Poole College of Management and almost four years serving as executive assistant in the College of Engineering, Ford has witnessed the shared heartbeat of the Wolfpack community from many angles.  There was one cause, she said, though, that… 

Jun 30, 2025

Meeting the Wolfpack’s Essential Needs

Pack Essentials responds dynamically and thoughtfully to students facing hardship. The program operates the Feed the Pack Food Pantry and other essential services, so that students don't have to choose between their academic careers or providing for their basic needs. 

Mar 20, 2025

‘You Can Always Give Back’: Pitching In To Keep the Pack Fed

A faculty member who regularly volunteers at NC State’s food pantry savors the opportunity to strengthen the Wolfpack community by helping to meet a crucial need on campus. 

Nov 30, 2023

NC State Wins Third Annual Pantry Bowl

NC State came out on top in the Pantry Bowl for the second straight year. The Pack racked up 1,634 gifts and a monetary total of $125,162.15. 

Nov 28, 2022

NC State Is Here to Help

NC State offers several resources to help you succeed academically while also helping you take care of your mental, emotional and physical well-being. 

Dec 9, 2021

NC State Leads Raleigh Effort to Meet Students’ Basic Needs

In response to alarming rates of food and housing insecurity among college students, NC State is joining forces with the city of Raleigh and other area institutions to develop systems-level solutions. The effort is sponsored by the National League of Cities. 

Apr 9, 2020

Feed the Pack Food Pantry Rallies to Stay Open

Thanks to a massive campuswide effort in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, NC State’s food pantry continues to serve the students, faculty and staff who need it most. 

Nov 19, 2018

Shining a Light on the Invisible Problem of Food and Housing Insecurity

One in seven NC State students struggle with food insecurity. And, one in 10 struggle with housing insecurity. Read about one student's experience and learn what the university is doing to tackle the problem. 

Mar 15, 2018

Students Report Food, Housing Insecurity

NC State becomes one of the first universities in the country to survey its student population on hunger and homelessness. The findings could lead to the expansion of student support programs on campus. 

Nov 17, 2016

Use Those Community Service Hours

All SHRA and EHRA employees who work at least 20 hours per week are allotted up to 24 hours for volunteer activities, or one hour a week (up to 36 hours annually) for mentoring/tutoring in a school-affiliated program for “at-risk” students or five hours a month (up to 45 hours annually) for participation in a public school literacy program. 

Nov 10, 2016

Deadlines for Donations Extended

Faculty and staff can help college students around the state who are in need with donations to a pair of Staff Senate drives: restocking the Feed the Pack food pantry and donating to the Warm the Pack winter coat drive. Deadlines have been extended to serve more students across the UNC system. 

Oct 19, 2016

Help With Hurricane Relief Efforts

There are multiple ways faculty, staff and students can help neighbors near and far who have been affected or displaced by the flooding of Hurricane Matthew. Check out all the resources available to the campus community, including what donations are needed for the Feed the Pack food pantry and the Food Banks of Central and Eastern North Carolina. 

Oct 13, 2016

Help Warm the Pack With Coat Donation

The NC State Staff Senate is partnering with the Feed the Pack food pantry to collect new or gently used winter coats for students who may be in need of warm clothing this winter. 

Jul 9, 2015

Help Restock NC State’s Food Pantry

Help fill the shelves at the Feed the Pack food pantry, now located at 127 Carmichael Recreation Center.