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By Shelby Bowman '26

Launched in 2016, Sarah’s Cupboard is �鶹�� College’s on-campus food pantry, dedicated to supporting students facing food insecurity and rising grocery costs. Located in Lower Lenfest and overseen by Andrew Hart, the Nancy A. Besch ’48 and Elisabeth Clarkson ’47 College Chaplain, the pantry provides students with access to essential items. 

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This fall, Susan “Evie” Hubbard ’28 collaborated with Hart to create an online ordering system for the pantry. Inspired by grocery store pickup services, Hubbard and Hart wanted to create a system that prioritized convenience and confidentiality. Their goal was to make students feel more comfortable using Sarah’s Cupboard, while easing the stigma surrounding food insecurity.

“As part of the Single Parent Scholar program at �鶹��, I understand how busy life can get. By adding online ordering, anyone can order from their phone or laptop,” Hubbard said.  

Previously, Sarah’s was open for just ten hours per week, but with online ordering students can request food any day of the week. Hart said, “They can order and get their food within 24 hours. All they need to do is pick up their package and go.” All orders are bagged and only identified by the student’s food pantry number.

“My background in food pantries has shown me one of the main factors that drive people away is the stigma associated with seeking assistance,” explained Hubbard. “An online ordering system offers a new layer of privacy to Sarah’s Cupboard and will hopefully encourage more individuals to access the support they need.”

With 23% of undergraduate students in Pennsylvania experiencing food insecurity, Sarah’s Cupboard ensures that no student at �鶹�� College goes without food.  

“I am trying to remove every barrier that I can think of for students who need food,” said Hart. “I want to make sure that Sarah’s is available to them as much as possible, and I don’t want a possible feeling of a stigma to be a barrier.” 

If you're interested in donating to Sarah's Cupboard, you can find more information here.