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The Mav Market is Mercy's on-campus food and resource pantry open to all students, faculty, and staff. 

Locations:

Westchester - Main Hall 115

Bronx - Room 1250

Manhattan - Room 329

B´ÎÔª Residential Life also has 2 food access sites in the residential dorms:

• Founders Hall, lobby
• Hudson Hall, lobby

The Mav Meal Swipe initiative is intended to support students experiencing food insecurity by providing immediate funds that can be used for breakfast, lunch or dinner at the following locations:

• Westchester Campus - Hudson View Cafe
• Manhattan Campus - Herald Square Cafe

Any currently enrolled student can submit a request to receive a meal swipe voucher. You do not need to be a Mav Market member to submit a request.

To submit a request:

The Student Emergency Fund was established to help ensure that Mercy students have access to the support and resources they need to successfully recover from unexpected financial challenges. The goal of these funds is to prevent one small emergency from derailing a student’s progress towards a degree. The lists below are not exhaustive and other needs may be eligible to receive emergency funds.

Eligibility Requirements

• Submitted application with statement of need and supporting documentation
• Good standing with the University
• Enrolled for classes during the term the emergency funds are being requested

See B´ÎÔª's Dining Program, including: locations, menus, and meal plan information.

There are microwaves available for student use in the following areas of campus: 

• Hudson Hall Cafe
• Bronx Cafe
• Herald Square Cafe

Our mission is to nourish our neighbors in the fight against hunger. We envision a community where all people have access to the food they need today, and the fundamental resources to build a better tomorrow.

As NYC’s largest hunger relief organization, we deliver food, resources and dignity — across every borough, background and barrier. Together with about 800 community partners, we cover nearly every zip code to build stronger, more resilient communities and help New Yorkers lead healthier, happier lives.

The Regional Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that collects donated food from the food industry and distributes it to more than 1,000 partner agencies and programs feeding our neighbors in need throughout 23 counties of northeastern New York. The food provided by the Regional Food Bank helps to feed over 350,000 people each month. In 2024, the Food Bank distributed more than 54 million pounds of food (enough for 45 million meals) to our neighbors in need. The Regional Food Bank is a member of Feeding America, the national network of food banks.

Connecticut Foodshare supports individuals and families – from one end of the state to the other – by addressing root causes, creating long-term solutions, and distributing nutritious food through local partner programs in an effort to alleviate hunger. Our vision is to have a thriving community, free of hunger.

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey can help connect you with resources for free food and other services. We partner directly with over 800 partner agencies across 11 counties that provide food and other services to neighbors in their communities. We can also help you apply or get recertified for SNAP benefits.

Type in all of your ingredients and see what recipes you can make! 

MyPlate is a nutritional guideline published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, offering dietary recommendations based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

The on packaged foods is based on for Americans. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates what goes on the Nutrition Facts Label

Grocery shopping can be a real challenge, especially if you are on a limited budget. Because food is a controllable expense, it can be a target for reduced spending when money is tight. You can still serve meals that are appetizing, easy to prepare and nutritious by planning ahead and managing your money.

Unfortunately, B´ÎÔª does not have the capacity to immediately place individuals experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in on-campus dorms. If you are in immediate need of support, please contact mavmarket@mercy.edu.

Shower facilities: 

All students are able to use the locker room and shower facilities located in the Hudson Hall Fitness Center.

Student Emergency Fund:

The Student Emergency Fund was established to help ensure that Mercy students have access to the support and resources they need to successfully recover from unexpected financial challenges. The goal of these funds is to prevent one small emergency from derailing a student’s progress towards a degree. Eligible expenses include: homelessness, housing insecurity, or sudden loss of housing, as well as overdue utility bills reaching a turn-off notice.

Eligibility Requirements

• Submitted application with statement of need and supporting documentation
• Good standing with the University
• Enrolled for classes during the term the emergency funds are being requested

The Office of Temporary Housing Assistance (OTHA) of the Westchester County DSS provides temporary shelter to homeless families, singles and childless couples.The WCDSS Office of Temporary Housing Assistance provides the following services:

• Placement and Payment - The office handles the placement of homeless in Westchester County and payment to agencies who provide services.
• Housing Resources Development - The office has oversight of homeless units and facilities as well as construction and renovation projects and other building-related issues of homeless facilities.
• Case Management Services - The office oversees casework services to the homeless provided by the not-for-profit agencies and provides direct casework services to the hard to serve population.

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) homeless shelter system provides temporary, emergency shelter.

If you are a homeless family, a single pregnant woman, or a single adult, you can apply to enter the shelter system at an intake center. DHS does not provide transportation services to the shelter.

You can also get assistance if you are about to become homeless. If you would like to speak to a counselor, 311 can give you the address of your local  office.

You have the right to access shelter services regardless of immigration status.

The Ali Forney Center was founded in 2002 in memory of Ali Forney, a homeless gender-nonconforming youth who was  forced to live on the streets, where they were tragically murdered. Committed to saving the lives of LGBTQ+ and at-risk young people, our mission is to protect them from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live independently.

A 24-hour program, The Ali Forney Center never closes its doors. We provide more than just a bed and food for those in need — from initial intake at our drop-in center to transitional housing and job readiness training, we provide homeless LGBTQ+ and at-risk youth a safe, warm, supportive environment to escape the streets.