Food Centre Services

Are you a student experiencing food insecurity? The USC provides hampers of food and essentials to students in need. The USC suggests submitting your request 36 to 72 hours before the desired pickup time to ensure an up-to-date item selection.

The Unified Support Centre has become aware that individuals with no affiliation to Carleton University (including OttawaU students) are misrepresenting themselves to use our Emergency Essentials Assistance Program. While we strive to support everyone we can, we just don’t have the resources to help everyone in Ottawa. This service is funded through the Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) and Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) and is therefore only available to the Carleton University student community.

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The USC Food Centre holds food drives and other food-related initiatives and events to support its Emergency Essentials Assistance Program, offers food-related educational programming such as food preparation events, and increases awareness of the presence of food insecurity and poverty in our community.

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The Unified Support Centre (USC) relies on the generosity of donors like you to continue supporting Carleton University students facing food insecurity and other essential needs. Every donation – whether it’s food, personal hygiene products, or financial contributions – makes a tangible impact on the lives of your fellow students. Together, we can make sure everyone at Carleton has access to the essentials they need to thrive.

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