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The Nest Impact

The Nest

What is the NEST?

The overall mission of the NEST is to provide Fairmont State University students with essential resources such as food and hygiene products. The NEST is a non-profit and depends on donation support to provide services for our students.

Interested in Supporting the NEST?

We appreciate any support given to help our students. If you’re interested in playing a part in helping the NEST assist our students, check out the list below.

 

Save Money, Get SNAP

SNAP provides benefits via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. This EBT card can be used like a debit card to purchase eligible food at certain retail food stores, including through Amazon Fresh.

MORE DETAILS About SNAP

Other Food Banks

If we are closed, please don't skip a meal, consider visiting these local food banks.

 

Soup Opera

425 Quincy St, Fairmont, WV 26554
  • 304-367-1098 
    • Serves meals 7 days a week 11AM-1PM
    • Serves food boxes every 4th Friday 9AM-1PM

Fairmont/Marion Co Food Pantry

107 Jefferon St, Fairmont, WV 26554
  • 304-363-0300
    • Serves food every day
    • Serves food boxes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month 9AM-12PM 
 

Salvation Army

1512 Locust Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
  • 304-366-2601
    • Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9AM-1PM 
    • BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Mountaineer Mobile Food Bank

  • Palantine Park
    • 2/28/24 & 4/24/24
    • 11AM-12:30PM
  • North Marion High School
    • 6/26/24
    • 11AM-12:30PM
  • Mon Co Administration Bldg
    • 4/20/24
    • 11AM-12:30PM
  • 5000 GreenBag Rd
    • 3/23/24 & 5/18/24
    • 11AM-12:30 PM

Special Thanks to Those Who Have Donated

  • The Fairmont State University Alumni Center
  • The Women's Club of Fairmont
  • Fairmont Credit Union
  • Fairmont State University Student Organizations
  • Recipient of the Food Wars drive, sponsored by the Times West Virginian
  • Gateway United Methodist Church Women's Group
  • South Fairmont Rotary
  • Knights of Columbus Women's Auxiliary
  • University Employees: Cindy Curry, Summer Boggess, Donna Long, Joe Riesen
  • The Massacci Family
  • Scott Shields
  • Forest Fowler
  • AST, DZ, TKE - Fairmont State University Greek Organizations