View of Saint Joseph Hall, a stone building with terra cotta roof tiles, through the trees

CHC Pantry

About the CHC Pantry

Food Pantry
The CHC Pantry is located at the back end of the Music Corridor on the first floor of Saint Joseph Hall.

Chestnut Hill College’s Pantry is a resource for addressing food insecurity among students. By offering free access to food, it helps alleviate hunger and ensures that students can focus on their academic and personal development. It’s incredibly difficult to focus and perform well as a student when you’re hungry or not properly nourished.

However, the Pantry is not meant to be any person’s sole source of food. If a student finds themselves visiting the pantry multiple times each week, they are encouraged to contact food@chc.edu to learn more about financial support for campus meal plans.

Emergency Food Providers

To learn about local off-campus resources that provide food, nutrition services, and public benefits, visit the City of Philadelphia’s food and meal finder at the link below. 

FOOD AND MEAL FINDER

FAQs

When is the CHC Pantry open?

The CHC Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, during the fall and spring semesters.

Who is eligible to use the CHC Pantry resources?

The CHC Pantry responds to the issue of food insecurity by providing services to alleviate hunger on campus for students, faculty, and staff. Anyone in our College community is welcome to use the pantry’s resources as needed.

What types of donations does the CHC Pantry need?

If you are interested in donation in-kind items to the pantry, here are a few requests:

  • Shelf-stable groceries
  • Healthy snacks
  • Quick meals
  • Toiletries
  • Period products
  • School supplies
  • Laundry supplies
  • Yogurt, fresh fruit, cheese sticks

Please note that we generally do not accept canned goods, especially canned vegetables and items that would require use of a can opener. Please also be very mindful of checking expiration dates on prospective donations.

Where can I drop off donations?

Donations can be dropped in the back of Campus Ministry (SJ 337).

Can I make a monetary donation to the CHC Pantry?

Yes! Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and can be made using the link below. Questions? Email Sister Lisa Olivieri, SSJ at lolivier@chc.edu.

Learn More and Make a Donation

 

Do you have an Amazon Wishlist I can donate to?

You can purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist to donate specific, needed items, streamlining the donation process.

AMAZON WISHLIST

Can I run a campus donation drive?

Yes! We are grateful when campus groups express interest in running donation drives for our pantry! If your class, team, or club is interested in doing so, please contact Sister Lisa Olivieri, SSJ, before your event to learn up-to-date pantry needs and best practices.

Our Memberships

Chestnut Hill College’s Pantry is designated as a PA Hunger-Free Campus by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
PA Hunger-Free Campus Logo

We are a member of the Swipe Out Hunger campus network.

Swipe Out Hunger logo

Contact the Pantry

For general inquiries about the pantry, please contact food@chc.edu. For questions about donations, please contact Sister Lisa Olivieri, SSJ at lolivier@chc.edu.