How to donate food to The Market this summer
From: VT Engage
The Market’s Open Market Hours serve two purposes: first, they help Virginia Tech students meet their nutritional needs through free weekly access to groceries. Second, they provide an opportunity for community members to make food donations that directly impact students’ well-being.
Summer Open Market Hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday.
The Market relies on contributions from campus and community partners and individual donors. Every donation makes a difference, and individual donations are especially useful over the summer as student need rises.
Please note: While fresh produce and meat are often available over the summer, Open Market Hours only guarantees non-perishable items at this time.
How can I donate food to The Market?
Bring food donations directly to The Market during Open Market Hours. For more information on how to support The Market please visit our giving page.
What should I donate?
- Rice/Dry grains
- Pasta
- Peanut butter
- Non-perishable tomato products
- Jelly/Jam
- Cooking oils
- Canned protein (tuna, chicken, etc.)
- Canned vegetables
- Canned beans
- Baking ingredients
- Toiletries
- Menstrual products
Please do not donate beverages, vitamins/supplements, medication, or baby food.
If you have questions about donations, please email themarket@vt.edu or call (540) 231-3086.
Where is The Market located?
The Market is located at 801 University City Blvd., Blacksburg, VA 24060.
How can students use The Market’s Open Market Hours?
Any current Virginia Tech student who needs food support (even temporarily) can automatically utilize The Market’s Open Market Hours on a walk-in basis; all they need to do is bring their student ID.
To learn more about Virginia Tech’s food access initiatives, visit The Market’s website.