Fuel NKU: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

At FUEL NKU we strive to support student food security and enrich the lives of students through education, engagement, and advocacy.

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Summer 2023 Hours

Monday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

No appointments needed!

From the students:

NKU is a very helpful organization to me as a college student (especially being an international student) — financially helpful through freely providing one of the basic needs — food.

I've been able to eat healthier and cleaner over the last two years from fuel. I’ve lost 40 lbs because of it and got in shape. Fuel has been a great way for me to keep me happy and healthy but not cost an arm and leg.

Fuel NKU is a way to destigmatize the need for free produce and other snacks or necessities through opening it to all students as well as a way to aid in college students being able to spend money in other ways that they need.

Free shopping to keep students alive!

FUEL NKU is so so helpful to me. I pay for all my school & also other expenses like rent/utilities. Fuel helps me relieve stress because I am able to save so much money that I would normally have to be spending on groceries every week. I am so thankful that we go to a school that offers this service.

It helps me knowing that I can get food in case of an emergency, anytime, right here on campus. So helpful!

It means easy access to food and health supplies that are hard for me to get otherwise.

FUEL NKU by the Numbers

Fall 2021 - Spring 2022

Dairy items on a shelf - an example of items available at FUEL NKU

Nearly 100k

lbs of food and hygiene products distributed to our NKU student community.

FUEL NKU workers re-stock shelves with items

1,613 Students

utilized the pantry services at least once throughout the academic year.

3.24 GPA

Average GPA for FUEL NKU participants

Students help promote FUEL NKU in the Student Union

94.5%

Persistence rate of students who utilized FUEL NKU

Approximately 10%

Of NKU undergraduate students utilized FUEL NKU

FUEL NKU workers provide bottles of water and other items to students

70%

International student population served

Visit us right inside the Albright Health Center

We are open for in-person shopping hours. We are no longer requiring masks for shopping. If you want to request one, please let any of our team members know.

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