PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The R Fund, Rutgers University Athletics' Development team, will once again partner with REPLENISH and the Rutgers Food Pantry this holiday season. As the Rutgers Football team closes out its regular season on Saturday, November 29, at SHI Stadium against Big Ten Conference rival Penn State University, the R Fund will host a food drive during the full duration of the pregame Rutgers Boardwalk.
Fans and supporters can drop off donations at multiple locations. The primary collection site will be at the top of the Rutgers Boardwalk, next to the black Rutgers Football equipment truck. Additionally, green REPLENISH bins will be placed throughout the boardwalk and near many of the entrance gates leading into SHI Stadium.
Acceptable donations include non-perishable, non-glass food and hygiene products. Most-needed items include rice, tuna, peanut butter, canned vegetables and meats, beans, soups, pasta, baby supplies, personal care items, and paper towels. Clothing will not be accepted.
Questions can be directed to rfund@scarletknights.com
About REPLENISH
Beginning with a single closet in a Roosevelt Park police building and distributing supplies to 30 pantries, the program now operates out of a fully stocked, 8,500-square-foot warehouse in East Brunswick distributing to over 135 pantries. In 2024 alone, REPLENISH distributed 5.2 million pounds of food to those in need.
About Rutgers Food Pantry
The Rutgers Student Food Pantry was established in Fall 2016 and has become a vital resource for students at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Located inside the Basic Needs Center in Room 112 of the College Avenue Student Center (126 College Ave), the pantry is one of over 20 in the New Brunswick area—but it is the only one dedicated exclusively to Rutgers students. The pantry is stocked through generous contributions from Rutgers Against Hunger, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Replenish, and private donors. Any student enrolled at Rutgers–New Brunswick can access the pantry with a valid Rutgers ID card.
