Resources for our Cyclones in Need and Support

The mission of the Hunger Free Task Force is to eradicate food insecurity within our Centenary community. The goals of the Hunger Free Task Force include raising awareness of the existing resources and support as well as increasing the opportunities for students to receive the support and necessary items. The members of the task force include:

• Devon Vialva, Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion and Director of Educational Opportunity Program
• Eunice Boyd, Assistant Director of EOP
• Kathy Greco, Coordinator of Community Engagement and Diversity Inclusion & Belonging
• Mikolaya Nynka, Director of Counseling Center
• Tim Nicinski, Chaplain, and Director of Campus Ministry 
• Jessica Rosano, Director of Residence Life and Community Standards
• Kerry Mullins, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students 
• Jamie Weingarten, Director of Campus Activities
• Laura Foster-Wasilewski, Campus Life Case Manager
• Osaiybie Igiebor, Student of Centenary University

• The food pantry was created in 2019 as a means of providing food for members of the campus community.
• The food pantry has been relocated to be more visible and accessible and currently is housed in the Student Activities Center wherein students can access it 24/7. 
• The pantry is supported by donations made through the campus community as well as the local churches.
• The pantry is maintained by Student Life with the assistance of one of the Greek organizations.

Centenary University students can donate or request meal swipes through a new program. Centenary has partnered with its food provider, Sodexo to develop programs to address the food insecurities on campus. In the first phase, Sodexo created a meal swipe bank for students experiencing food insecurity. Through this confidential program, students who self-identify as food insecure may request meal swipes per semester. These swipes can be used in the cafeteria or at the Starbucks on campus.

Process for request:

• Requests for swipes may be made through the Dean of Students Office in Student Life. The request form uses USDA recommended food security questions to determine level of food security, in addition to demographic questions meant to collect data for the Centenary University Hunger Free Task Force. 
• After filling out the request form, students will meet with the Dean of Students or designee, who will review their request and help determine the number of meals the students need as well as discuss other resources and support available on the campus and in the local community. 
• The meals allotment will be uploaded onto a card for their ease and use. 
• Throughout it all the student’s respect for privacy is paramount and therefore all communications are kept anonymous. 

Student meal donation:

• Students can also donate up to a predetermined number of meal swipes from their own block meal plans.

For students in need of emergency housing, please contact Residence Life at X2402 or [email protected].

Laptops are available to borrow for a short-term loan. Laptops are due at closing time on the day borrowed. If you need one for a longer period, speak to the library staff, and we will try to work it out. There is no fee to borrow a laptop, but the late return of a laptop may incur a fine.

• If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988 lifeline.org
• Counseling Services and 24/7 Assistance: 908-852-1400 x2125
• Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Center: call 24/7 for Help 908-453-4181
• Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN)
• Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC)
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Love is Respect
• Health Services
• Dr. Pastor Timothy Nicinski: 908-852-1400 x2234

Equine Center

Monday - Thursday: 

7:00 am - 12:30 pm

1:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Departs every hour from Ferry.

Friday:

7:00 am - 12:30 pm

1:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Saturday:

6:30 am - 12:00 pm

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Departs every hour from Ferry.

Saturday Shuttle (Walmart/ Target)

Depart from campus: 10:00 am; Return to campus: 11:30 am

Depart from campus: 1:00 pm; Return to campus: 2:30 pm

Depart from campus: 3:00 pm; Return to campus: 5:00 pm

Departs from Ferry.

At Centenary University, the staff member designated to assist students with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is Devon Vialva. Devon is the Assistant Dean of Diversity and Inclusion as well as the Director of the Educational Opportunity Program and can be contacted at [email protected] or at 908-852-1400 x2176.

The following local stores and business accept SNAP:

Walmart Supercenter
1885 State Route 57 Ste 100, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 
(908) 979-9342

Target
68 US Highway 46 W, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 
(908) 452-9251

Shoprite
80-80 Main St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 
(908) 852-3511

Weis
2045 State Route 57, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 850-8800

Quick Check
134 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown NJ 07840
(908)-852-9637

Wawa
299 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908)-505-8226

CVS
85 Main St. Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908)-852-2024

Walgreens
1982 Route 57, Hackettstown NJ 07840
(908)-850-3529

The Food Project: Nourishing Our Neighbors at Project Self-Sufficiency makes nourishing, essential food available to Sussex and Warren County, NJ, individuals and families in times of financial hardship. 

Please see www.projectselfsufficiency.org/free-food-newton-sussex-warren-nj for more information.

WIC is a New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program available to no income or low-income families who are experiencing financial hardships. The program offers healthy food choices, community support, and nutrition education. Pregnant women, and post-partum women, as well as children up to five years old are eligible. 

Please see: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) | Food and Nutrition Service for more information.

In collaboration with the New Jersey Office of Innovation, provides a directory of statewide resources for institutions to help meet their students’ most basic needs – from food and housing to childcare, transportation, and more.

Please see basicneeds.nj.gov for more information.

Norwescap’s work throughout northwestern New Jersey empowers thousands of individuals and families to move away from the crisis of poverty, and towards a future where they can thrive. 

Please see Norwescap for more information.

Lords Pantry at Trinity Church
213 Main Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-3020

Mount Olive Food Pantry
369 Sandshore Rd, Budd Lake, NJ
(908) 850-5477

The Feeding America Directory

Community Food Bank of New Jersey Directory

CASA HISPANA

NJ TRANSIT has two options that allow discounts for University/College students:

The University Partnership – NJ TRANSIT Student Pass- offers degree seeking full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to purchase a rail, bus or light rail monthly pass using the NJ TRANSIT MobileApp®at 25% off the regular monthly pass price.

Students enroll through their participating school’s website, to set up their Student Pass Account. After completing the online registration, Student Pass will be shown as a ticket choice during the purchase periodwithin the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App. Schools must have an SAT College code to apply for the online program. Schools interested in joining the program should contact Evan Kreuter at 973-491-7264 or by email at [email protected]. 

Student Pass Benefits:

Savings:
- Unlimited monthly travel
- Save an extra 25% on the commute to class

Flexibility:
- Just like a NJ TRANSIT monthly Pass, Student Pass offers the flexibility to usea rail pass on buses and light rail for most trips of equal or lesser value
- Rail passes valued at $59 or more, can be used on any NJ TRANSIT light rail line or buses up to the number of zones indicated on the pass. Details are available on our website in the ‘Travel Flexibility’ section of the train, or bus or light rail ticket pages

Convenience:
- Purchase instantly using the mobile app
- No more forgotten passes! Simply purchase and display your pass from your mobile device
- Manage your purchases effortlessly, and securely control your transaction information

Application for Student Tickets - full-time and part-time students attending a school on the NJ TRANSIT Accredited School list may purchase a discounted rail pass at an NJ TRANSIT rail station ticket office by completing the Official Application for Student Tickets. This discount is only available for rail monthly passes, not bus or light rail. Students need to have the application stamped or signed by their school to verify enrollment and then bring the application back to any NJ TRANSIT ticket office to purchase their monthly pass. There are over 500 schools on the list.

Student Interns
Student interns that attend an NJ TRANSIT accredited school may purchase a student monthly pass if the internship is through the school, is part of the program to obtain a degree, and it is an unpaid internship. Students must submit a letter, written on the school letterhead stating that the unpaid internship is a required part of the school program toobtain the student's degree.

Note: If the school is not on the Accredited School List, a school administrator must contact J. Hayesat 973-491-7698 or email [email protected] to apply.

Travel Flexibility- The Student Pass also provides the same travel flexibility of a NJ TRANSIT rail monthly pass. Students have the flexibility to use rail Student Pass or monthly pass valued at $59 or more on buses and light rail lines for trips of equal or lesser value.