Pack Essentials

NC State and campus partners have developed many programs to support students in need of food, housing, financial and educational security.

Pack Essentials Application

Please note: You will be redirected to MyPack Portal and will be required to log in using your Shibboleth login credentials. Once logged in, you will see the Pack Essentials link on the left hand side.

NC State’s new Pack Essentials Hub

The new Pack Essentials Hub opened Spring 2023 in North Hall. The “Hub” is the new site of the Feed the Pack Food Pantry and provides a space dedicated to building and supporting our NC State community.

September 05, 2023

New Pack Essentials Hub Ready to Serve Students, Build Community

NC State’s Pack Essentials program has been setting students up for success since 2017 by helping them meet their basic needs such as food, housing and more.

March 14, 2023

Help Our Students by #GivingPack and Giving Forward

This Day of Giving, your gift to the Feed the Pack food pantry and the new Department of Performing Arts and Technology can go even further through special giving match challenges.

Need help paying for college?

We can help answer your questions about financial aid and scholarships so your college costs are covered.

Need options for paying tuition and fees?

We can help you set up a payment plan or get a short-term loan from NC State to keep you from getting behind.

Need emergency money?

We can help you apply for a grant from the Student Emergency Fund.

Need help with food?

From the Feed the Pack Food Pantry to NC State Meal Scholarships, we can help you find food.

Need a place to stay?

We can help students who are homeless or dealing with housing insecurity.

Need to speak with a free lawyer?

We provide advice and representation to help you resolve legal problems so they don’t interfere in your educational endeavors.

Need to find a job?

We can help you find job opportunities on campus.

Need clothes for a job or an interview?

We can provide you with the professional clothing needed for an interview, a career fair, a conference or for your first week of work.

Need a laptop, textbook, or other device?

We have a limited number of laptops, document cameras and other devices for students to use off campus.

Need childcare, transportation, a doctor or something not listed above?

Check out these resources, from free computer software to clothes for an interview, childcare and more.

Want to discuss your situation in a confidential meeting with the Student Ombuds?

The Student Ombuds office is independent, impartial, informal and confidential.

Become certified as a Pack Essentials Ally

Gain a better understanding of food insecurity, housing insecurity, basic needs and under-resourced students.

Homelessness and Food and Housing Insecurity Among NC State Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

February 2021 Committee Report

Food and Housing Insecurity Among NC State Students

February 2018 Committee Report