Community Food Resources
Supplying basic needs for our students, so they can focus on what’s important to them.
The Shelf is MassArt’s food insecurity resource, offering free non-perishable food and toiletries. Open to all MassArt students, The Shelf is accessible through the Commuter Cafe, 2nd Floor of the Kennedy Building.
HOURS
The Shelf Central Operations:
Monday to Wednesday
10 am to 2 pm
Stockroom, Workspace, online grocery order pickups
The Shelf Grab-n-go
Daily, 7 am to 11 pm
Snacks and meals that can be prepared on campus
The Shelf is funded directly through grants such as The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), The MassArt Foundation, as well as the MassArt Community as a whole. Through direct student input, The Shelf has taken strides to break the stigma around food insecurity, while still providing anonymity.
Food insecurity is an increasingly common challenge with which many people, including our students, are struggling. Over the years, The Shelf has increased its reach by:
- Expanding food options
- Moving to a larger, more accessible space inside the Commuter Cafe
- Providing free menstrual products through a partnership with Dignity Matters
Wish List & Donations
We are always looking for donations! You can find our most needed items on our Amazon Wish List, make a monetary donation, or drop off food items in person at the Student Development Office.
Other resources are available to students in the Boston area. If you have any questions, members of the Student Development team are happy to help! Visit Kennedy 230 or email student.development@massart.edu.
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