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.

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!

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].