MSU Food Pantry


Montclair State University is committed to serving the needs of students. Whether it is inside or outside the classroom, Montclair State wants to assist in student success. This includes providing students with basic necessities. Not all students have adequate shelter or have enough to eat.

The university would like to open an on-campus food pantry this semester to help students who may be struggling in obtaining food on a regular basis. In order to better serve students, please answer the questions listed below. This survey is anonymous and will only be used for the development of the on-campus food pantry.


Do you find yourself in need of food and other basic necessities and cannot obtain them?






NOTE: If you answered "d. No, I am able to get the necessities I need." to the question above, please Submit the survey now without answering the rest of the questions.

If you answered e. No, but I know another student who cannot obtain basic necessities to the question above, please provide an estimate of how often another student you know is in need of food and other basic necessities:




Who would you prefer to staff this food pantry? Rate the following options below.

Undergraduate students
1 Highly preferred   2 Preferred   3 Neutral   4 Not preferred   5 Highly not preferred  
Graduate Students
1 Highly preferred   2 Preferred   3 Neutral   4 Not preferred   5 Highly not preferred  
Faculty & Staff
1 Highly preferred   2 Preferred   3 Neutral   4 Not preferred   5 Highly not preferred  
Outside Volunteers
1 Highly preferred   2 Preferred   3 Neutral   4 Not preferred   5 Highly not preferred  
Other- Please describe a different option below


Check the top 5 food items you most need.














What other supplies are you in need of? Check all that apply:








Are you able to come to campus on Mondays from 3p.m.-6p.m. in order to pick-up?




If you answered “Definitely not” above, please explain why and provide other available days.