

The Campus Pantry Playbook is an essential resource for higher education leaders, student affairs professionals, and community advocates committed to addressing food insecurity on campus. It provides a practical, step-by-step framework for launching, managing, and sustaining a campus food pantry—grounded in proven strategies, operational best practices, and long-term funding models. Readers will gain clear guidance on building partnerships, ensuring compliance, engaging stakeholders, and measuring impact. More than a how-to manual, this book equips institutions to create a sustainable, student-centered solution that strengthens retention, promotes equity, and supports academic success.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1: Understand the Need
Chapter 2: Lay the Groundwork
Chapter 3: Write and Present the Proposal
Chapter 4: Prepare for Opening Day
Chapter 5: Open for Business
Chapter 6: Day Two and Beyond
Message from the Author
Appendix I: Steering Committee Roles and Responsibilities
Appendix II: Food Pantry Mission and Vision Statement Template
Appendix III: Proposal Checklist and Operations Manual Template
Appendix IV: Executive Summary Template
Works Cited
Resources
Proposal Documentation: Supporting Data, Articles, and Publications