Basic Needs
SNAP Benefits Webinar
We partnered with a Legal Assistance of Western NY (LawNY) to provide a webinar about SNAP Benefits (formerly know as Food Stamps) for college students. Check out the recording to learn about eligibility, applying, and how to get help locally with your application, or view the presentation slides.
If you are facing food insecurity, you may also access the Food Pantry on campus. The Food Pantry is dedicated to challenging the rising issue of student food insecurity on campus by supporting and serving all students and postdocs at the University of Rochester.
Wellness on Demand Vending Machine
If you’ve entered the UHS building at all this semester, you have probably noticed that we have installed a vending machine! In this machine, we offer supplies such as:
- Plan B Emergency Contraception
- Safer Sex Supplies
- COVID Tests
- Pregnancy Tests
- Over-the-Counter Medications (pain relievers like ibuprofen)
- And more!
Our “Wellness on Demand” vending machine is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to students, and all items are free of charge. The machine is stocked every week day as needed, but please keep in mind that we do not stock over the weekend, so some supplies may be missing at this time. In order to ensure that all students are able to get what they need, please only take what you need at the time. With any questions about the vending machine, please email Zoe Black.
Wellness on Wheels
Keep an eye out for the Health Promotion Office’s mobile wellness cart, Wellness on Wheels! The Peer Health Advocate team will be making their way around campus throughout the semester to chat about upcoming wellness opportunities and to offer supplies such as fidget toys, toiletries, safer sex supplies, menstrual products, and more. Follow the Health Promotion Office Instagram @urhpo to keep up with the whereabouts of the cart.