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As a Catholic and Vincentian university deeply concerned about the health and wellness of our students, St. John’s University cares about you and your ability to meet your basic needs. It is very important that we understand how widespread food and housing insecurity is among our students, and that we continue to identify relevant and useful ways to address these issues.
If you have concerns about meeting your daily basic needs, please see the information below and/or fill out the Basic Needs Information Request Form. Requests may be submitted by all current St. John’s graduate and undergraduate students, including our international students, regardless of citizenship status. Please note that any “St. John’s Cares About Your Basic Needs” funding, if awarded, is not considered a loan and does not need to be repaid.
Food Insecurity
Recently, food insecurity among university students has received increasing local and national attention. A student’s inability to consistently obtain nutritious food is a potentially serious health issue.
If you are experiencing food insecurity, or know of a student who is, please refer to the information below for resources available to help support St. John’s University students.
Food Pantries Off-Campus
Go to www.foodpantries.org to find a food pantry near you.
Additional Resources for NYC Residents
Click here to find additional support near you.
Additional Resources for Non-NYC Residents
Click here to find additional support near you.
Contact Us
Queens Campus
Jackie Lochrie, Acting Dean of Students
718-990-6568
[email protected]
Victoria Santangelo, Associate Vice President for University Ministry
718-990-1363
[email protected]
Sarah Kelly, Vice Dean for Administration, Law School
Staten Island Campus
David Gachigo, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
718-390-4345
[email protected]
Tri Duong, C.M., Campus Minister, Campus Ministry
718-390-4305
[email protected]