The Cookware Kit Program is a new initiative launched by Feed the Pack through the Pack Essentials Hub. These kits are intended to support students who cannot afford to purchase cooking equipment to prepare their food. Kits are loaned out at no cost for the semester and can include an assortment of items commonly used in cooking and baking.
Steps to participate in the program:
- Complete a Pack Essentials application to be connected with the Cookware Kit program and
select the items you are interested in, and your requested loan period. - Receive a confirmation about the items and set up an appointment to pick them up and return them.
- Pick up your items from the Pack Essentials Hub.
- Cook delicious food!
- Properly clean and dry the items.
- At the end of the loan period, return your cookware kit items to the Pack Essentials Hub in North Hall.
The Cookware Kit program is an initiative that was started from Feed the Pack’s intake survey. In 2021, Feed the Pack’s survey indicated that many of our patrons lacked access to basic supplies to cook the food they received from Feed the Pack. For example, fewer than 50% of patrons indicated they had or had access to a can opener and only 46% had access to pots to cook in.
- Pots & Pans
- Baking Sheets
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- Hot Pads
- Colanders
- Mixers
- Rice Cookers
- Woks
- Can Openers
- Peelers
- Cutting Boards
- A Variety of Kitchen Utensils
A list of all items available through the cookware kit program can be found here.
Each kit also comes with a packet with expectations for the program, cooking tips, and care and cleaning information for the items.
Cookware kits are distributed on a needs-based basis to students through the Pack Essentials Program. There are a very limited number of kits available, and we ask that only those in significant need request this resource.
If you have questions about your kit please email feedthepackpantry@ncsu.edu. Your question may also be answered in the packet you received with your kit.