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At Nova Southeastern University, we understand that our students’ needs go beyond academics, which is why we proudly present the NSU Shark Food Pantry: your resource for stigma-free support and sustenance. Open to current NSU students, this pantry is driven by the spirit of community and generosity.
Our shelves are stocked with non-perishable essentials, thanks to the contributions of NSU staff, faculty, local community members, and student groups. From canned proteins and fruits to dairy, vegetables, and nourishing soups, we offer a diverse selection to meet your dietary needs. Toiletries and feminine hygiene products are also available through the pantry program.
Our mission is simple: we're here to alleviate hunger and food insecurity, ensuring that the NSU community thrives and succeeds. Visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Don Taft University Center, right above the Arena Box Office and near the Arena South Entrance. Remember to bring your NSU ID to access this valuable resource.
For more information please reach out to foodpantry@nova.edu. You can also learn more about volunteering, our mission, and more, in our program brochure (PDF).
Hours of Operation
Frequently Asked Questions
To visit the food pantry, review our student/visitor expectations (PDF) and bring your student ID to the pantry located on the 2nd floor of the Don Taft University Center. At checkout, you won’t need your wallet: all pantry food is free for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students alike.
We recommend students take a maximum of 10 lbs of food per week, with an addition of 5 toiletry items. However, we make an exception for feminine products; students may take as many of these as they need.
Inside the pantry, you’ll find a bin where foods and hygiene products can be donated. Visit our wish list for examples of products we’re often in need of. If you’re looking for a donation bin for your office, store, or other organization, email foodpantry@nova.edu.
Yes! Help us take a bite out of hunger and support the Shark Food Pantry at this link. Your support helps us fill empty stomachs and feed growing minds. For gifts over $50, we’re proud to offer an NSU Shark Pantry lapel pin.
The Department of Public Safety at NSU continues to proudly support the NSU Shark Pantry through its ongoing initiative, "Parking with a Purpose." This program offers a way for students and employees to turn parking citations into opportunities to give back to the campus community. The Shark Pantry serves as a vital resource for all active NSU undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, providing non-perishable food items such as canned proteins, fruits, vegetables, soups, and dairy products, as well as essential toiletry items.
How Parking With a Purpose Works:
Individuals can donate specific items from the Shark Pantry Wish List to offset parking citations. Donations must cover the entire cost of a citation.
- Students: Eligible to donate items to resolve one citation per semester.
- Employees: Eligible to donate items to resolve one citation, up to two times per calendar year.
This initiative not only helps individuals manage parking citations but also strengthens the community by addressing food insecurity and supporting NSU students in need. For full details on how to participate, including a list of accepted items, please visit the NSU Shark Pantry website. Donations made through the "Parking with a Purpose program" are not tax deductible per the IRS.
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Thank you to Publix, Trader Joe's, Pepsi, Southeastern Grocers, The Public Interest Law Society, Swipe Out Hunger, and to all donors, organizations, students, staff, and faculty that donate to the Shark Pantry. Your support goes a long way!