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At the Basic Needs Pop-ups, BNC volunteers give away personal hygiene and household products for free. Everyone is welcome to pick up what they need on a first-come, first-served basis. These Pop-ups are generously funded by our partner student organizations. Subscribe BNC mailing list to get notified about our next Pop-ups!

LOCATIONS

On the Cornell Ithaca Campus

We organize 2-3 Basic Needs Pop-ups in the Fall and Spring semesters. Each time, we table at up to 4 spots around campus.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Monday, November 20

  • Willard Straight Hall, 12-5 pm
  • Mann Library, 12-5 pm
  • RPCC, 5-7 pm

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At Southside Community Center

*Currently on pause due to funding. We are working hard to resume the Pop-ups at Southside as soon as possible.

Since Spring 2025, we’ve been partnering with Southside Community Center to bring Basic Needs Pop-ups there every first and last Saturday of the month at 12-2 pm, the same time as Southside’s own Food Pantry.

We thank the people at Southside for letting us share their space to store and give away Basic Needs products!

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CONTRIBUTE

Volunteer to help with Pop-ups

Responsibilities include managing orders and funding, transporting products, and tabling. As most of us are students, we especially need help from volunteers who have a car. Contact [email protected] to let us know that you’re interested, or just come to our open meetings!

Donate to fund Pop-ups

Our Basic Needs Pop-ups are made possible thanks to the generous support of our partner student organizations. If you're interested in funding one or more Pop-ups, we’d love to hear from you at [email protected]. Any amount helps! We’re especially grateful for long-term commitments—such as sponsoring a certain number of Pop-ups per semester for the entire school year—because they allow us to serve our community more consistently and reliably.

Offer a space for a Pop-up!

We are always looking to expand our Pop-up locations to accessible spaces across the community. If you have any reservable community spaces or suggestions for one, contact us at [email protected].