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NC State community members gather to celebrate Pack Essentials on Day of Giving.

Mar 16, 2026

Day of Giving Challenge Gift To Launch New Pack Essentials Offering

On this year’s Day of Giving, set for March 25, a generous challenge gift will once again allow Pack Essentials to break new ground.

NC State mascots Mr. and Ms. Wuf and UNC mascot Ramses pose for a photo in the Feed the Pack Food Pantry.

Dec 1, 2025

NC State Wins Fifth Annual Pantry Bowl

For a fourth consecutive year, NC State claimed a victory over UNC in the annual Pantry Bowl, held each November to raise funds for the Feed the Pack Food Pantry and Carolina Cupboard. The schools combined to raise $358,271 through 3,575 gifts, with Feed the Pack bringing in $207,805 from 2,208 total gifts. 
NC State community members gather to celebrate Pack Essentials on Day of Giving.

Jun 9, 2025

Day of Giving 2025 Helps Pack Essentials Expand Student Support

NC State’s 2025 Day of Giving was once again an emphatic statement of community support for the Pack Essentials program. 
Fresh, healthy food is available in the Feed the Pack Food Pantry.

Mar 20, 2025

Support Pack Essentials on Day of Giving

On March 26, NC State’s Annual Day of Giving, multiple alums are stepping forward to help the Pack Essentials program continue to support NC State students facing food and housing insecurity. 
NC State and UNC's mascots gather in front of shelves of canned food.

Dec 9, 2024

NC State Wins Fourth Annual Pantry Bowl

For the third straight year, NC State took home a victory in the Pantry Bowl, an annual fundraising competition between NC State’s Feed the Pack Food Pantry and UNC’s Carolina Cupboard. 
A Feed the Pack volunteer loads a basket in the food pantry.

Oct 30, 2024

Support Feed the Pack as Pantry Bowl Approaches

For the fourth straight year, the Wolfpack and Tar Heels will square off in the Pantry Bowl, an annual competition to raise money for NC State’s Feed the Pack Food Pantry and UNC’s Carolina Cupboard. 
Ranbir Singh

Jul 19, 2024

NC State Alum Ranbir Singh Creates Feed The Pack Endowment

Thanks to a generous gift from alumni Ranbir Singh, the Feed the Pack Food Pantry has taken a critical step in ensuring the long-term sustainability of its efforts to combat food insecurity on NC State’s campus. 
Gladys Deaton, left, one of Pack Essentials' biggest supporters, stocks the Feed the Pack Food Pantry.

Mar 12, 2024

Help Feed the Pack Go Mobile This Day of Giving

Supporters have the chance to help NC State’s rapidly expanding Pack Essentials program continue to move forward on this Day of Giving. 
A student sitting at their computer sees a scam alert.

Jan 10, 2024

Beware of Scams

As technology has advanced, so have online and over-the-phone scams designed to steal money. Scams targeting college students are becoming increasingly prevalent. 
NC State defeated UNC in the third annual pantry bowl.

Nov 30, 2023

NC State Wins Third Annual Pantry Bowl

NC State came out on top in the Pantry Bowl for the second straight year. The Pack racked up 1,634 gifts and a monetary total of $125,162.15.