Campus Dining continues itseffort to ensure all Mustangs have access to proper nutrition by making it easier to donate online to Feed Cal Poly. Food insecurity among college students is a persistent issue and Feed Cal Poly gives all members of the campus community the opportunity to help.
Faculty, staff, students and their supporters can visit the Feed Cal Poly website and donate directly to the Cal Poly Basic Needs Initiative with a few simple clicks.
In 2022, the American College Health Association National College Health Assessment found that 39% of Cal Poly student survey respondents experienced food insecurity in the past 30 days. This very real problem limits students on our campus from reaching their full academic and social potential.
Feed Cal Poly works in unison with Mustang Meal Share, where students on dining plans can donate dining dollars. To date, Mustang Meal Share has provided over 12,000 meals to students in need. These programs are essential in creating an equitable campus environment where our students are set up for success.
“Feed Cal Poly is a broad platform that Campus Dining will continue to build on in order to assist the university in addressing food insecurity on campus,” said Andrea Burns,associate executive director of the Cal Poly Corporation.
All donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
Feed Cal Poly will host several events throughout the year, including appearances at Campus Dining events and Poly Gives in March. Visit the Feed Cal Poly table at these events and learn about more ways to get involved. As a community, we can continue to make a difference!