pack essentials

A group of students pose behind a wall of canned goods organized in a way that spells out "Can Do" in red and white

Nov 17, 2022

Ten Years of Feeding the Pack

Current and former leaders of NC State’s Feed the Pack food pantry reflect on a decade of addressing food insecurity on campus.

Sep 16, 2022

“One Is Too Many”: Discussing Student Need with Mike Giancola

Mike Giancola, student ombudsperson and assistant vice provost, discusses Pack Essentials services, student needs at NC State and how private support empowers our students.

Etienne Phillips sitting inside a Wolf Line bus and speaking to the camera

Aug 24, 2022

NC State Student Shares Journey of Overcoming Housing Insecurity

Spectrum News 1 follows up with NC State junior Etienne Phillips, and his experiences with housing insecurity and the HOST Program.

Layla Saliba in a red T-shirt standing next to a stack on menstrual products

Aug 8, 2022

ABC11 Interviews Recent Alumna About We Bleed Red Initiative

NC State alumna Layla Saliba was recently interviewed by ABC11 News about her work as a student with the We Bleed Red initiative on campus. She also weighed in on food and housing insecurity, and how menstrual equity factors into the equation.

A group of students talks outside of Bragaw Hall.

Jul 22, 2022

Academic and Student Affairs Marks a Decade of Dedication to Student Success

For 10 years, the Division of Academic and Student Affairs has offered holistic programs and resources to help NC State students thrive.

Apr 22, 2022

DASA Raises $33,583,000 from Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign

Almost 19,000 donors contributed nearly $34 million to the Division of Academic and Student Affairs during the five-year campaign.

Mar 15, 2022

Extraordinary Difference: Ryan Unger

As an RA, Ryan Unger ’20 was always helping others, but when COVID-19 sent students home in March 2020, Ryan found himself in need of help. After graduating, he made a gift to the same fund that he had benefited from, bringing his story full circle as part of NC State’s Think and Do the Extraordinary Campaign.

Drawing of a house with dollar signs rising out of the chimney.

Dec 9, 2021

NC State Leads Raleigh Effort to Meet Students’ Basic Needs

In response to alarming rates of food and housing insecurity among college students, NC State is joining forces with the city of Raleigh and other area institutions to develop systems-level solutions. The effort is sponsored by the National League of Cities.

Outside of Talley Student Union at night

Sep 8, 2021

As Part of the Pack, You’re Never Alone

For Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NC State Counseling and Prevention Services is identifying some of the risk factors for suicide and pointing community members to resources that can help.

An aerial view of brick buildings and Talley Student Union, with downtown Raleigh in the background

Jul 13, 2021

Essential Work

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pack Essentials program has supported thousands of students with financial support as well as meal and housing scholarships.