Lifting Up Lions

What is the Lifting Up Lions initiative?

We believe that no Albrightian’s social, academic, physical, or mental well-being should be limited by challenges related to financial or material resources. In light of this, the Student and Campus Life Division is hard at work to remove barriers to student success and health.

We encourage Albrightians to take advantage of these resources and opportunities, students should never feel that they may be judged for requesting assistance. The Lifting up Lions program has provided many items to our students such as textbooks, technology, and educational supplies. Please let us know if you need assistance.

If you would like to contribute donations of winter outerwear, clothing or toiletries to this initiative, or if you would like to speak with me about any of the information presented here, please reach out!

Sincerely,
Samantha J. Wesner, DNP, CRNP, WHNP-BC
Senior Vice President of Student and Campus Life and Chief Health Officer

Food Bank

Each Thursday, Public Safety is able to pick-up bags of food from the Spring Valley Church food bank. If you are need of items from the food bank please email foodbank@albright.edu by Thursday morning. Items typically available are pasta, rice, peanut butter, jelly, cereal, mac and cheese, canned goods, tuna, chicken salad, soups, canned fruit and vegetables, diced tomatoes, beans, lentils, chili, beef stew, egg mixes, and flour. Items picked up by Public Safety will be available for student pick-up in North Hall A-104 on Thursday evening. Please refer to the weekly email for specific details each week.

Winter Clothing

Coats, gloves, hats, and other warm clothing items are available in the Student and Campus Life Suite in Selwyn Hall South (with the white pillars on the porch). If students are unable to find the garments or sizes they need, a paper form is available for them to make specific requests.

Toiletries

Toiletries and similar necessities are available to students who find themselves in need. These items include shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant, Band-Aids, and more. You can find a sampling of available items on this list. Please email sbehm@albright.edu to submit your request. A return email will then confirm your pickup instructions of requested items.

Additional Assistance

We Lions, stick together! The Lifting up Lions is an initiative for Albright students, who need a little extra support from our community. Please answer the questions below, your answers will be kept confidential. We will reach out to you soon.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Class Year *

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Phone

Indicate your need(s) here and why you need them. Please be sure to specifically list the actual items that you are requesting. For example, if you are in need of textbooks, provide the book title and the bookstore cost. For technology requests, provide specific tech requirements, and estimated costs. *

Please share any additional information about yourself that may be helpful for us in review of your application. Please let the Lifting up Lions Initiative know why you are seeking assistance. *

Phone

Questions? Please contact Amy Cavanaugh, Student and Campus Life, at 610-921-7611 or acavanaugh@albright.edu.