Cardinal Cupboard

SUNY Plattsburgh is dedicated to ensuring every student has access to essential resources. Through the Cardinal Cupboard and community partnerships, we offer free food and hygiene products to support your well-being.

What We Offer

• Non-perishable food items
• Fresh produce
• Personal hygiene products, including multicultural hair care items

Food Shelf Access

• How to Order: View options and instructions Cardinal Cupboard Order Form
• Pickup Location: Angell College Center, Room 112 (behind Burghy’s Den)
• Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3:30 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In addition to the Cardinal Cupboard, we collaborate with local organizations to expand food assistance options:

• Campus Dietitian
• Why Hunger Network
• Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Pantry
• Plattsburgh United Methodist Church Food Pantry

Want to Help? View“Feed a Cardinal” Suggested Donation List

Learn more about the Cardinal Cupboard

We are here to help students facing food insecurity by connecting them to valuable resources, including assistance accessing SNAP benefits. 

To find out if you qualify for SNAP benefits, contact Reg Sutphen who will guide you through the process: [email protected]

Additional Resources Available

• Nutrition Outreach and Education Assistance Program (NOEA)
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Facing housing challenges? We’re here to help. Our team provides guidance and connects students with campus and community resources to address housing insecurity.

Meet Your Homeless Liaison

Hakima Bachar is SUNY Plattsburgh’s homeless liaison and can assist you. Reach out anytime at [email protected] for personalized support and information.

Resources Available

We work closely with several organizations to provide assistance tailored to your needs, including:

• JCEO (Community Action Organization of Clinton and Franklin Counties)
• Clinton County Department of Social Services
• Northwoods Community

Dress for success. The Career Closet offers clothing in good condition that can help you land that job without breaking your wallet.

• Location: Career Development Center, 118 Angell College Center
• Supply: We have professional clothing available free of charge
• For more information, contact the Career Development Center

Support the Cardinal Cupboard by donating non-perishable food, hygiene products, or monetary contributions. We also accept cooking utensils, can openers, or pots and pans.

Donations are accepted from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in 112 Angell College Center (back of Burghy's Den)

View the current “Feed a Cardinal” Suggested Donation List

Cash donations to the food shelf or emergency fund are gladly accepted in the Student Outreach and Support Office, Angell College Center, back of Burghy’s Den. Gift cards in small increments are very helpful for students who stay in town during school breaks when the office may not be open.

Checks should be made out to “SUNY Plattsburgh” with “Food Shelf” in the memo.

Donations in excess of $100 should be made on behalf of the Cardinal Cupboard Food Shelf through the College Foundation.