Frequently Asked Questions

The Office of Student Life’s Monda Student Resource Center (MSRC) will provide holistic support for students’ essential needs in a one-stop shop. The MSRC supports students in meeting their needs through access to clothing, food and support services provided by campus and community partners.

Construction on the MSRC within the Younkin Success Center will begin in Spring 2024.  We anticipate opening the MSRC for operations in Autumn Semester 2024

Younkin Success Center Room 150 (1640 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210). The MSRC is strategically located in the Younkin Success Center to leverage co-located support through: 

• Counseling and Consultation Service 

• Buckeye Careers 

• Dennis Learning Center 

The MSRC will have representation and partnership from both university and community partners.  Check back here as we get closer to opening for a list and schedule of partner units / offices who will join us in the MSRC to support students’ needs.

The Monda Student Resource Center is available to all Ohio State students (undergraduate, graduate, professional and doctoral) who could benefit from any or all of the services. 

Ohio State has many university programs and community partnerships established to meet the essential needs of students. Given the size of Ohio State and the decentralized nature of these programs and partnerships, barriers exist for students where their essential needs are not met.  Essential needs insecurity directly impacts a student’s ability to succeed in college (Regan, 2020). National research has found that among students who experience food or housing insecurity, 32% report it had a negative impact on their academics (Dubick et al., 2016; Hagedorn-Hatfield et al., 2022). Supporting students’ essential needs has a direct impact on their academic and long-term success. 

All items are donated by generous faculty, staff, and community members. Items are gently used (along with many new items with tags attached) and in great condition. We thoroughly sort the clothing to ensure it is of great quality. 

All items are FREE to Ohio State Students.

All Ohio State students, graduate, professional or undergraduate, from any Ohio State campus, is welcome at the BRC and the Career Closet. 

When open, the BRC will have a changing room inside the space.  For Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 Career Closet events, there are restrooms available nearlby for you to try them on. 

 Inventory is constantly changing but we typically have a wide range of both men’s and women’s sizes available. 

Please bring your BuckID and a bag for your clothes. 

Donations are always welcome.  Please contact Kristen Hill at hill.592@osu.edu to discuss donations for the Career Closet. Once the BRC opens, additional information will be shared in this site regarding donations.  

We are looking for both men and women items in all sizes. We are also looking for both men and women accessories (shoes, bags, ties, belts). 

The Buckeye Food Alliance is located in Lincoln Tower with additional hours at St. Stephens while the BRC is under construction. 

While classes are in session, the food pantry operates 5 days per week.

Academic year hours are: 

• Monday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location 

• Tuesday 4-8 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location 

• Wednesday 4-8 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location 

• Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location 

• Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location

Break (summer break, spring break, winter break) hours are: 

• Monday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location 

• Tuesday 1-5 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location 

• Wednesday 1-5 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location 

• Thursday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in our Lincoln Tower location 

• Friday CLOSED

Additionally, BFA is closed anytime university offices are closed. This includes instances of extreme weather in which the university closes and any recognized holidays. To learn more about which holidays the university observes please refer to the OSU Academic Calendar. 

Check back in Fall 2024 for additional information on hours for the BRC.  

Yes. All students hoping to access the Buckeye Food Alliance should schedule ahead of time. Orders can be placed online. Please note that all orders must be placed at least 4 hours ahead of the time that you want to pick up and cannot be placed more than 48 hours in advance. 

Students are encouraged to come whenever they need. We understand that students’ needs vary greatly and want to be as accommodating as possible. Though most students come once per week, we know some may need more than one visit per week and some students may only need to come a few times per semester. Regardless of your specific needs we are here to serve you.  

This is entirely up to what food items you choose off the menu. Options are dependent on what donations are received and what products are in stock. Though inventory may vary, students can choose from a selection of items such as fresh produce, milk, eggs, rice, beans, oatmeal, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, pastas, snacks and more. 

Yes. Buckeye Food Alliance is a client-choice pantry. When ordering online, you may choose any of the products outlined on our menu. We try our best to ensure the items you choose are the items that go home with you. Please note that certain items have higher demand and there are times we run out. When this occurs, we try our best to offer a substitution.  

Yes.  Personal care items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, toilet paper, soap, shampoo and more are available. We try to keep personal items fully stocked at all times, however, availability is dependent on donations to the pantry.

We are currently accepting donations of unopened, non-perishable, non-expired food, baby items and hygiene products.  Please contact Nick Fowler at fowler.318@osu.edu for additional information. 

Yes. The Buckeye Food Alliance food pantry is operated by a team of highly dedicated student volunteers. Please contact Nick Fowler at fowler.318@osu.edu about volunteer opportunities.