Who We Are

Our acronym N.E.S.T. stands for "Nutrition for Education & Student Achievement". The N.E.S.T. Resource Center is a college-based organization that works to combat food insecurity for the City Tech community and their families. Our funding is provided by student activity funds, individual donations, and grants from various community agencies and/or organizations whose focus is to support student success and wellness.

At the N.E.S.T. Resource Center, we recognize that to thrive academically, students must be as free of concern as possible, in order to focus on their educational endeavors. It is for this reason that we have adopted a holistic approach to servicing student needs.

Food Security

Who We Serve

The mission of the N.E.S.T. Resource Center is to provide City Tech, as well as CUNY students, with emergency assistance and resources to support their academic success.

How We Serve

The N.E.S.T. Resource Center serves students and their families by providing a variety of perishable and non-perishable products, such as fruits, vegetables, shelf-stable goods, frozen/refrigerated products and much more. To allow students agency in selecting their preferred products of choice, the N.E.S.T. Resource Center has adopted a market style pantry.

All items are free and students may visit the pantry once per week, by appointment Monday-Thursday, or by walk-in on Fridays.

SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW!

The N.E.S.T. Resource Center reserves the right to contact you about the status of your appointment to verify your current enrollment as a CUNY Student and to reschedule your appointment based on changes to our office hours.

Resource Center Eligibility:

• Students must be currently enrolled in CUNY (Must be actively enrolled in classes, with the exception of the Summer semester, when you must be actively enrolled for the following Fall semester.)
• Students may not visit the pantry to shop more than once in a single week.
• Students must be able to provide their CUNY ID upon check-in to their appointment.

Additional Services

Grab N' Go Snacks

• The N.E.S.T. Resource Center aims to provide students with immediate access to quick, healthy and accessible snacks to supplement their meals in between classes.
• Students can sign in once a day and take up to 2 snacks from the Grab N' Go shelves. Grab N' Go is available during regular business hours.

N.E.S.T. Community Wardrobe

• The N.E.S.T. Community Wardrobe offers students and their families access to a wide selection of clothing. Whether you're looking for something cozy, professional, or casual, we've got plenty of options to choose from.
• Students may take up to two items per visit, once per week. The Community Wardrobe is open during regular business hours. All items are free - no questions asked, no appointments necessary.
• Disclaimer: All clothing items are donated and have only been spot cleaned. Students take items at their own risk. Please wash before use.

How You Can Help

At The N.E.S.T. Resource Center we welcome your contributions and time. We are open to the City Tech community from Monday to Friday. In order to serve our students, we rely on the crucial assistance that our volunteers provide. Volunteers assist with deliveries, restocking, prep-work and assisting students.

• Volunteer Sign-in

For further information regarding volunteer opportunities, you can contact James Brischetta at James.Brischetta45@citytech.cuny.edu

If you would like to make a donation to support the City Tech N.E.S.T. Resource Center you may do so using a secure giving page. To donate Click Here and select the gift designation Food Pantry, or mail a check payable to City Tech Foundation, 16 Court Street, Ste. 600, Brooklyn, NY 11241.

Additional Resources

The N.E.S.T. Resource Center has compiled a hub of Resources for Food Access and Basic Needs. This document lists NYC resources for free food access, CUNY pantries and health centers, and supports for education, housing, immigration needs, transit, and work.

CUNY Campus Food Pantries are open to all active CUNY students. Find information about each CUNY pantry, organized by Borough, at CUNY Central's website here. Be sure to contact them directly to make an appointment before going to campus. Bring your CUNY ID wherever you visit.