Nov 26
Carleton Cupboard Opens
The Carleton Cupboard is located in the lower level of the Sayles-Hill Campus Center, room 020 (near KRLX). Its purpose is to provide non-perishable food items to students during academic breaks when the campus dining halls are closed. In addition to helping alleviate hunger within the student community, the program aims to reduce the impact food insecurity has on the academic success of Carleton students. The Cupboard will not be open when classes are in session or when the Dining Halls are operational.
The Carleton Cupboard is stocked with various items, including canned vegetables, boxed pasta, cereal, tortillas, and spices. The Cupboard will also occasionally offer fresh bread donated by Northfield's Brick Oven Bakery. Staff will monitor what students use and solicit feedback to make adjustments to inventory as needed. Students wanting to utilize the facility should complete an access request form (see below), which is only seen by professional staff members in the Student Activities Office. Once complete, students will be provided access via their OneCard.
All items are free of charge and reusable shopping bags are provided. Students can utilize the Carleton Cupboard confidentially, as the facility is designed for only one person at a time. A motion activated red light illuminates above the door in the outer hallway when the Cupboard is occupied, indicating to other students to come back later.