Food Pantry

• "No Questions Asked" Policy
  The program is designed to be low-barrier and dignified. Students can access the pantries to take what they need for a meal or snack without having to fill out forms or provide proof of need.
• Student-Built Infrastructure
  In a unique display of "students helping students," the physical wooden pantry cabinets were designed and built by Cabinetmaker students at the Port aux Basques campus.
• Beyond Food
  While the focus is on non-perishable food items, many pantries also stock personal hygiene products, period products (through the "Tampon Tuesday" partnership), and occasionally basic school supplies.
• Community Funded
  The program relies heavily on donations from CNA employees (via payroll deductions), student groups, and corporate partners like the Walker Woods Foundation and TD Insurance.

The pantries are typically located in high-traffic or accessible areas on campus, such as Student Services or dedicated "hub" rooms. For example, at the Prince Philip Drive campus, the pantry is located in Room G121.

• For Students in Acute Need: If a student requires more than a few days of food, the college recommends meeting with a campus counselor. They can provide access to the CNA Emergency Fund, which offers larger-scale support like grocery store gift cards.
• For Donors: Non-perishable items like canned meats, rice, pasta, and peanut butter are always in high demand. Cash donations can also be made through the CNA Foundation .