The Syracuse University community will rally together on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for Giving ’CUSEday, our version of Giving Tuesday—a global movement of radical generosity—focused on supporting students facing food insecurity and funding scholarships.

Giving ’CUSEday raises funds for general scholarships through The Syracuse Promise, helping to remove financial barriers for students. When you make a gift online that day, you support talented and deserving current students.

Students, faculty, staff and alumni can also participate by dropping off nonperishable food items at the Schine Student Center Atrium between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. or by giving online to the Coach Mac Food Pantry.

The Forever Orange Student Alumni Council (FOSAC) is hosting the in-person collection drive at Schine, with donated items delivered directly to Hendricks Chapel the following day. Members of the Syracuse Alumni office will join the event to offer prizes and information on how alumni giving supports student scholarships.

“As a student who’s benefited from scholarship support, it means a lot to give back and help others access the same opportunities. Being part of Giving ’CUSEday lets me pay that support forward and make a real difference for other students,” says Jenna Orlando ’26.

Meeting a Growing Need

Since its founding in 2013, the Coach Mac Food Pantry has grown from a small initiative to a vital campus resource, now serving between 100–250 students each week across two campus locations—one in Hendricks Chapel and one on South Campus.

The pantry provides free food and personal care items to any student with a valid Syracuse University or SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ID. It also connects students with resources to help build long-term stability. Monetary donations help stock the shelves with fresh produce, protein-rich snacks, soups, pasta and hygiene essentials.

How to Participate in Giving ’CUSEday

• Drop Off Donations: Visit Schine Student Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 2.
• Learn More: Visit the Coach Mac Food Pantry website for additional ways to help support students facing food insecurity.
• Give Online: Make a gift to the Coach Mac Food Pantry or General Scholarship Fund.

Every gift matters. Every donor makes a difference. Let’s make this Giving ’CUSEday count—together.