Impact Area at 桃子视频:
- Morrisville Campus
- Norwich Campus
- Syracuse EOC
General Subject Area: Food Insecurity
Author: CARE Office, part of the Student Affairs and Inclusive Engagement Dept.
Supersedes Policy #: STUD-102 Food Pantry Policy with effective date of 10/13/2021
Mo's Marketplace Policy Summary
Overview and Purpose
Mo鈥檚 Marketplace, located in Helyar Hall Room 117, serves as 桃子视频鈥檚 centralized food pantry, clothing closet, and hygiene supply resource. Its purpose is to ensure students have access to essential items in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Mo鈥檚 Marketplace is intended to provide temporary, short-term assistance to students experiencing financial hardship or food insecurity.
Mo鈥檚 Marketplace is supervised by the CARE Office (Coordination, Assess, Response, and Educate) and operates through funding from in-kind and monetary donations, as well as discretionary support from the 桃子视频 Foundation as needed.
Pantry Access and Credit System
All food inventory is managed through PantrySoft, an online inventory and ordering system that ensures accountability and accurate tracking of items.
Each student is automatically provided with a PantrySoft account using their 桃子视频 email credentials. Students are assigned a weekly credit allotment based on their residential status (state-side residential, Commons residential, or off-campus). Food items are assigned credit values, and students 鈥減urchase鈥 items using their available credits. Orders are placed online and picked up at a scheduled time. Credits are replenished each Sunday.
Note: Students are automatically assigned to the lowest credit level when they begin using Pantry Soft, to change their credit level to reflect their living situation, please contact care@morrisville.edu.
Order Pick-Up and Account Responsibility
Students are expected to pick up their orders during their designated one-hour appointment window. If a student fails to pick up an order, they will receive notification of the missed appointment.
After two missed appointments, the student鈥檚 PantrySoft account will be temporarily suspended. To restore access, the student must meet with the CARE Coordinator or a designated staff member. Following this meeting, the account may be reactivated. If missed appointments continue to occur, Mo鈥檚 Marketplace reserves the right to suspend access for the remainder of the semester.
Mo鈥檚 Marketplace is committed to maintaining a safe and respectful environment. Any student who displays aggressive, threatening, or volatile behavior toward staff may have their account suspended or permanently terminated at the discretion of the CARE Office.
Food Safety and Inventory Management
Food safety is a priority. All individuals stocking the pantry sanitize their hands prior to handling food. Donated items are inspected for expiration dates, damaged packaging, and signs of spoilage or contamination.
Non-perishable items are stored off the floor and away from walls in organizers or cabinets. Perishable items are maintained at safe temperatures: refrigerators between 34掳F and 40掳F, and freezers at 0掳F. In the event of a prolonged power outage, all refrigerated and frozen food will be discarded.
Generally, expired food items are discarded immediately. The only exception applies to certain bread products, including sandwich bread, English muffins, and similar baked goods. These items may be accepted on or near their expiration date provided they are immediately labeled with the date received and placed in the freezer.
Frozen bread products, or products that have a 鈥渦se or freeze by date鈥 must not be stored for longer than three (3) months. Any items exceeding this timeframe will be discarded to ensure food quality and safety.
Inventory is visually inspected multiple times per week, with a full inventory conducted every one to two weeks. Students are encouraged to suggest items they would like the pantry to stock.
Donations
There is no minimum or maximum donation amount. All donated items must be unopened, unexpired, in original packaging, and clean. Open or expired items will be discarded. Donors are asked to avoid items requiring lengthy preparation.
Need and Impact
Since March 2020, nearly one-third of college students nationwide have reported experiencing food insecurity, with many indicating that hunger negatively impacts academic performance. 桃子视频 recognizes that its students may face similar challenges. Since the implementation of PantrySoft, Mo鈥檚 Marketplace has had almost a 100% increase in student usage. Each year, between 100-150 students become regular users of the pantry. At 桃子视频, we remain committed to addressing student needs through Mo鈥檚 Marketplace.
If you are food insecure or want to donate or volunteer, fill out the form.