Lehman Food Bank | Lehman College
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Lehman Food Bank
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Division of Student Affairs
Herbert H. Lehman Food Bank
The mission of the Lehman College Food Bank is to combat hunger by providing healthy nutritious food to all Lehman students. Since its opening in March 2017. The Lehman Food Bank has served over 112,000 meals to Lehman students Services include online grocery cards, bulk bag groceries, cooking demonstrations and a faculty advisory group.
Food Bank Participants, By the Numbers:
75% live in the Bronx
87% have worried about their food running out in the past year
30% have not eaten for an entire day at least once during the past year
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Basic Needs Center
Email
718-960-5639
Old Gym Building, Room 302
Baraka Corley
Director
Email
718-960-5639
Jasmine Galdamez
CUNY CARES Supervisor
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Location
Old Gymnasium Building, Room B015A (Basement Level)
Food Bank Hours
Wednesday 10:00am to 7:45pm
Thursday 10:00am to 4:45pm.
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Students may also pick grab-and-go snacks twice a week. No appointment is needed.
What students say about the Lehman Food Bank
“As a Lehman College student, I recognize that the Lehman food pantry has been some of the best help I have received to maintain a good physical condition that help me continue with my studies.”
“The support from our donors goes a long way to help people like me who work full time and still face financial hardship due to high cost of living. I am thankful for the tremendous support of our donors. Thank you!”
Resources
Apply for SNAP
Lehman College Food Bank in the News
Riverdale Press
New York Times
Lehman News
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Donate to the Pantry
: Financial donations will be used for the purchase of non-perishable goods for the pantry. All gifts, no matter the amount, are meaningful and greatly appreciated.
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Email:
food.bank@lehman.cuny.edu
CONTACT
Basic Needs Center
Email
718-960-5639
Old Gym Building, Room 302
Baraka Corley
Director
Email
718-960-5639
Jasmine Galdamez
CUNY CARES Supervisor
Email
Give to the Lehman Food Bank
Get Involved
Student Clubs and Organizations
Upcoming Student Events