Gather Food Hall
One in four college students can’t access the food they need to be healthy and focus on school. We’re working to change that.
Meal uncertainty is degree uncertainty
Spanning 13,000 square feet in University City at Schuylkill Yards, Gather Food Hall is a community centered space in our founding city of Philadelphia that invites people to connect around great food while addressing an urgent and solvable problem: college food insecurity.
Founded through a longstanding partnership between Hospitality HQ, Brandywine Realty Trust, JEME Agency, and Believe in Students, Gather creates opportunity for underrepresented local chefs to showcase a mix of global flavors and advance a shared commitment to dignity and impact.
As Gather’s nonprofit partner, Believe in Students leads the social mission at the heart of the food hall. We work alongside colleges and community organizations to provide stigma free meals to students experiencing food insecurity and to elevate awareness of this issue across Philadelphia.
Gather’s Social Mission in Action
Barrier-free access to nutritious, filling meals for college students facing food insecurity, in partnership with community organizations. h colleges and community organizations.
Student centered programming and storytelling that amplify their voices, foster connection, and promote belonging.
A growing network of institutional partners and sponsors that strengthens collaboration, visibility, and shared impact.
How it Works
- Students receive a gift card from participating campus or nonprofit partners.
- Every vendor will offer at least one meal that can be purchased in full with the gift card.
- Meals are offered with no questions asked.
- Students will have both in-person and online options – no forms, no red tape.
How You Can Help
Learn more about the reality many college students face in meeting their basic needs.
Visit Gather and let your meal make a difference.
Donate here on our website.
Contact our Executive Director with any thoughts or questions
tkirtley@believeinstudents.org
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Thank You to Our Partners
