NLU Food Pantry & THRIVE Resources

National Louis University believes ALL students can THRIVE through the advocacy of an inclusive campus and the support of a caring community, where students feel a sense of belonging and empowerment to not only be academically successful, but thrive personally and professionally.

Basic needs insecurities are a barrier for degree completion for the students who can most benefit from the social mobility a college degree provides. In a recent study, 55% of participating NLU students (N=656) experienced at least one of the following basic needs insecurity (financial, food, or housing). Specifically, 40% reported being food insecure in the prior 30 days, a rate higher than our peer institutions. NLU is committed to eliminating that barrier and supporting all our students!

National Louis University has expanded its food pantry and launched a THRIVE resource page to connect students to community resources. Co-located with the Center for Civic Engagement, the NLU food and hygiene pantry is a part of the university’s Student Affairs division, designed to support student success and serve as a single point of contact by sponsoring programs and services.

In addition we curate and leverage community resources in key domains such as housing and food insecurities, financial literacy, employment, and childcare/support for student parents. This resides through our THRIVE Collaborative of NLU staff and students working diligently to update and share resources throughout the community.

Pantry Manager:

Emily Heitzman, Campus and Community Resource Coordinator: eheitzman1@nl.edu

THRIVE Collaborative:

NLU Pantry Staff 

NLU Counseling and Wellness Staff

Staff Ambassadors: 49 trained

Student Ambassadors: 4 trained

Miss our latest THRIVE Ambassador Training Workshop? Find the video here: https://bit.ly/THRIVEAmbassadorTrainingFall22 

Upcoming THRIVE Ambassador trainings:

Faculty and Staff: 

TBD

Upcoming Student THRIVE Ambassador Trainings: 

Welcome Week Concurrent Sessions: 

Mon., Sept. 26, 2-2:50pm (Room TBD)

Tues., Sept. 27, 10-10:50am and 2-2:50pm (Room TBD)