KU Student Affairs engages the KU community in programs, services, and spaces that make learning possible. A gift to our priorities helps students address unexpected financial obstacles, combat food insecurity, and access campus resources while pursuing a degree.

Campus Cupboard Fund
The Student Engagement Center (SEC) is one of the many Student Affairs departments that supports Jayhawks by addressing their basic needs. KU students, staff, faculty and affiliates can visit the Campus Cupboard in the SEC to access free food. Jayhawks can visit once a week and receive points to spend on fresh, frozen, or shelf-stable food; household essentials; and toiletries.

In Academic Year 2024-25, over a thousand unique Jayhawks visited the Cupboard. Help keep the Cupboard stocked, staffed, and accessible for Jayhawks by making a gift to the Campus Cupboard Fund this One Day One KU.

We are extremely grateful to Beth and Stephen Martino for their commitment of $10,000 in support of Campus Cupboard after 30 donations of any amount are made.

After the first 30 donations are received, there is another opportunity to secure an additional $2,500 thanks to the Bloom family when the next 20 gifts are received. 

Jayhawk Student Support Fund
The Jayhawk Student Support Fund assists undergraduate and graduate KU students encountering financial obstacles. This fund can be used to support students facing interpersonal violence, barriers to recommended medical care, familial emergencies, and other complications to completing their education.

Students can only receive this fund once per academic year. Help students achieve personal and academic success by making a gift to the Jayhawk Student Support Fund this One Day One KU. 

KU Bookstore Student Course Materials Fund
The KU Bookstore Student Course Materials Fund provides textbook and course material assistance to eligible KU students, helping ease financial barriers throughout their academic journey. 

But thanks to the generosity of a KU donor, we are initiating a $25,000 challenge in response. Don’t miss this chance to make a real impact and make students’ time at KU memorable for the right reasons.