The mission of the Hunger Free Task Force is to eradicate food insecurity within our Centenary community. The goals of the Hunger Free Task Force include raising awareness of the existing resources and support as well as increasing the opportunities for students to receive the support and necessary items. The members of the task force include:

• Devon Vialva, Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and Director of Educational Opportunity Program,
• Eunice Boyd, Assistant Director of EOP,
• Kathy Greco, Coordinator of Community Engagement and Diversity Inclusion & Belonging,
• Mikolaya Nynka, Director of Counseling Center,
• Tim Nicinski, Chaplain, and Director of Campus Ministry,
• Dr. Matthew Lavery, Director of Residence Life and Community Standards,
• Kerry Mullins, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students,
• Dr. Tara Veerman, Associate Professor of Social Work and Sociology
• Osaiybie Igiebor, Student of Centenary University

• The food pantry was created in 2019 as a means of providing food for members of the campus community.
• The food pantry has been relocated to be more visible and accessible and currently is housed in the Student Activities Center wherein students can access it 24/7.
• The pantry is supported by donations made through the campus community as well as the local churches.
• The pantry is maintained by Student Life with the assistance of one of the Greek organizations.

Centenary University students can donate or request meal swipes through a new program. Centenary has partnered with its food provider, Sodexo to develop programs to address the food insecurities on campus. In the first phase, Sodexo created a meal swipe bank for students experiencing food insecurity. Through this confidential program, students who self-identify as food insecure may request meal swipes per semester. These swipes can be used in the cafeteria or at the Starbucks on campus.

Process for request:

• Requests for swipes may be made through the Dean of Students Office in Student Life. The request form uses USDA recommended food security questions to determine level of food security, in addition to demographic questions meant to collect data for the Centenary University Hunger Free Task Force.
• After filling out the request form, students will meet with the Dean of Students or designee, who will review their request and help determine the number of meals the students need as well as discuss other resources and support available on the campus and in the local community.
• The meals allotment will be uploaded onto a card for their ease and use.
• Throughout it all the student’s respect for privacy is paramount and therefore all communications are kept anonymous.

Student meal donation:

• Students can also donate up to a predetermined number of meal swipes from their own block meal plans.

For students in need of emergency housing, please contact Residence Life at X2402 or residencelife@centenaryuniversity.edu

The student relief fund was created by the Staff Senate to assist enrolled students at Centenary experiencing an unanticipated financial hardship, which would interfere with the student’s ability to continue his/her education at Centenary University. Emergency funding is provided in the form of a one-time per year grant, and not required to be repaid.

Please see Student Relief Fund – Centenary University for more information.

Laptops are available to borrow for a short-term loan. Laptops are due at closing time on the day borrowed. If you need one for a longer period, speak to the library staff, and we will try to work it out. There is no fee to borrow a laptop, but the late return of a laptop may incur a fine.

Please see Overview - Technology & Printing - LibGuides at Centenary University for more information.

• If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988 lifeline.org
• Counseling Services and 24/7 Assistance: 908-852-1400 x2125
• Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Center: call 24/7 for Help 908-453-4181
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
• Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC)
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Love is Respect
• Health Services
• Dr. Pastor Timothy Nicinski: 908-852-1400 x2234