Support Pack Essentials
Learn more about the ways you can support us!
Donate Items
Feed the Pack accepts a wide variety of donations to the pantry including food, hygiene products, technology, and more! Below is a list of every item currently needed in the pantry to help donors choose what items to donate. Please note that this list is not comprehensive. If you have any questions regarding donations, please direct concerns to the pantry email address.
Food Items Needed
Type of Item Examples Beans and Legumes Kidney beans, garbanzo beans, lentils, split-peas, black-eyed peas Breads (White, Whole Grain, Gluten-Free) Naan, pita, tortillas, wraps Breakfast Foods Breakfast bars, cereals, jellies, nut butters, oats Dairy-Free Substitutes Almond milk, oat milk, soy milk Gluten-Free Items Baking supplies, breads, pasta, snacks Hygiene Products Dental care, lotion, pads, shower supplies Meals Grain bowls, pasta kits, ramen, microwavable rice Pantry Staples Baking supplies, flour, oil, seasonings, shelf-stable milk, sugar Snacks Crackers, dried fruit, fruit pouches, granola bars, nuts, protein bars
NOTE: Feed the Pack often receives a surplus of certain goods, and so we request donors limit the amounts of the following: canned green beans, canned corn, canned applesauce, tampons, pancake mix, chicken noodle soup, and gravy.
Other Accepted Items
Type of Item Examples Baby Care Products Baby food, diapers, diaper cream, formula, toddler snacks Pet Food and Supplies Bagged food, canned food School Supplies Binders, calculators, notebooks Technology Earbuds, headphones, charging cables
Items Not Accepted
Unfortunately, Feed the Pack cannot accept the following items. Please do not include these in your donations.
- Damaged or leaking Items
- Items without an expiration or ingredients
- Items no longer in their original packaging
Donation Opportunities
For more information about these donation opportunities, please contact the Feed the Pack Outreach Coordinator at [email protected]!
Walk-In Donations
Simply bring your donations to Feed the Pack, located in North Residence Hall (2200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC 27607). When you arrive, we’ll weigh your items, and you’re all set.
Food Drives
Food drives are another great way to support our Pack. When student groups and organizations reach out to their own networks, it helps connect our resources to serve our Pack better. Fill out our Interest Form to learn more. You can also email [email protected] with any questions.
Pack the Shelves
Pack the Shelves is a program in which NC State departments and organizations help keep pantry shelves stocked! Typically, departments collect a monthly donation for the pantry and coordinate with the Outreach Coordinator to arrange donation pick-ups or drop-offs. A new interest form for 2026-27 will be opening soon!
Amazon Wishlist
Our Amazon Wishlist is comprised of all of our pantry’s most needed items. By sending in donations through Amazon, it relieves the need for donors to show up to the pantry and it also ensures the pantry is stocked with exactly what it needs.
Businesses and Restaurants
Is your business or restaurant interested in donating produce or perishable items to Feed the Pack? Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Large Donations
If you have a large donation please contact [email protected] to ensure we have capacity prior to your arrival.
Educate Yourself
There are multiple ways to learn more about Feed the Pack and to share this knowledge with the Wolfpack Community.
Pack Essentials Advocate Knowledge Program
The Pack Essentials Advocate Knowledge Program helps faculty, staff, and students to gain a better understanding of food insecurity, housing insecurity, basic needs, and under-resourced students. This program allows interested individuals to define food and housing insecurity, identify students experiencing basic needs insecurity, refer students to appropriate resources, and implement best practices to better serve students and their basic needs.
Feed the Pack Newsletter
Every month, Feed the Pack puts out a newsletter that shares pantry updates, monthly food statistics, and shout-outs for the great work being done in the pantry. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected with the Feed the Pack community and learn about the impact we’re making together.
Follow us on Instagram
Stay up to date on happenings in the Pantry by following us on Instagram! Make sure to like, comment, and share out our content for others to enjoy.
Monetary Support
Monetary donations are a fantastic way to support Feed the Pack because it offers our pantry flexibility. Feed the Pack has many wonderful partnerships offering great food and produce deals. Every dollar directly impacts the Wolfpack Community.
Giving to NC State Website
Any amount you contribute will help make a difference in the lives of those who use the pantry. Make sure to select the Pack Essentials Fund (147798/69642) on the form.
Payroll Deduction
NC State offers an automatic payroll deduction for staff and faculty that wish to give to organizations at NC State, which includes Feed the Pack. To sign up for this automatic payroll deduction you will have to search “Feed the Pack” to make sure you are donating to our organization. Individuals can choose how much each month to give to Feed the Pack and the money will be deduced from their payroll.
Tax Deductions for Donations
All Feed the Pack donations are tax deductible. Individuals should use our In-Kind form to document their donations.