Open to all students — Sept.-April
Operating hours:
- Tuesday — 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Thursday — 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Wallace McCain Student Centre, Room 282
Registration and access
All students currently enrolled at Mount Allison are eligible to register. Students can register at any point throughout the academic year.
- Students register through the , which collects your Mount Allison email address. Registration information is stored securely for Pantry management purposes, with only information necessary for the operation of the Pantry shared with individuals involved in the program.
- Once you submit the registration form, you'll receive a unique registration number by email. This number will be used to access the Pantry throughout the academic year, providing students with a more private way to access the service without needing to provide your name when you visit.
- Students may access the Pantry every two weeks. When you arrive during operating hours, you will provide their registration number to staff in the Pantry. Staff will then guide you through the Pantry where you can select items according to what is available and the signage within the Pantry (i.e. three things off one shelf, two off another, etc.). Staff will record items taken for inventory and to ensure guidelines are being followed.
As part of the registration form, students will also have the opportunity to learn about other supports and resources available to them, including the MASU Food Box Program, Sackville Food Bank, Mount Allison's Social Worker, and the Emergency Bursary. Students can indicate if they would like more information about any of these resources, and selected resources will then be shared with them by email.
If you have any questions about the Pantry, contact foodpantry@mta.ca.
Would you like to donate? Are you interested in volunteering? Email foodpantry@mta.ca.
Short-term food security assistance for off-campus students
This program operates from September-April.
Mountie Meals provides discrete, low-barrier food security support to meet a short-term gap as students work out a plan to meet their financial needs.
- Students submit a request form to provide a brief description of their situation and have the option to request a meeting with the Social Worker for further support and planning
- Wellness Centre Social Worker reviews each request and connects with the student
- Funds are uploaded to Mountie Money account and can be used at campus meal hall and café’s
To submit the form:
- Download the request form (Word doc)
- Fill out the form
- your completed form (on Sharepoint)
Questions? Email socialworker@mta.ca.