First Impact

For some Emory students, not knowing where their next nutritious meal will come from is a real challenge. Gifts to the Food Security Fund help fight food insecurity within the student community on both campuses, providing financial assistance for students to purchase their own food during breaks, while living off campus, or during remote learning.

Gifts to the Student Hardship Fund provide financial assistance to students on both campuses who are in need due to an unexpected crisis or catastrophic event, such as flights home to attend to a family emergency. How these funds are used is overseen by a committee of current students with oversight from the Office of Financial Aid.

Oxford Organic Farm, located at Oxford College, is a center for food production and education. Produce is used by campus and community members both in Oxford and Atlanta, including the Oxford dining hall, Emory farmer's market, and local food banks. The farm also offers students unique learning opportunities across many disciplines, from anthropology to economics to sustainability. Gifts to the Oxford Organic Farm Fund support new education initiatives and supply more produce to local community members in need.

Supporting students of all gender and sexual identities through activities that create an affirming and just campus, this fund sustains LGBT Life initiatives such as the Emory Safe Space program and provides financial support for programs such as the Queer and Trans People of Color community series.