Service Opportunities

Located on approximately 4.5 acres near South Campus, the student-powered Bucknell University Farm provides an interdisciplinary space for academic research, while promoting regenerative agriculture, supporting sustainability efforts, enhancing campus life and wellness and fostering civic engagement opportunities for both Bucknell and the general community. Organic produce grown at the farm will be served in Bucknell Dining facilities and is offered to the B-Eats campus food pantry.

Established in Spring 2018, the Farm builds on the success of the Lewisburg Community Garden, an award-winning collaboration between Bucknell and the Lewisburg Borough that addresses food insecurity by growing organic produce for local hot meal programs and by offering growing space for community members.

Explore the Bucknell University Farm

Community Harvest is a weekly hot meal program offering food and fellowship to the people of Milton and surrounding communities. We prepare and serve nutritious food to approximately 100 individuals, with much of the food grown locally at the Lewisburg Community Garden. All are welcome to attend regardless of age, income or religious affiliation. Donations are gladly accepted to help us cover the cost of food. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to help. 

Meals are served from 5 to 6 p.m. most Mondays at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, 102 Lower Market St., Milton.

Contact Sarah Farbo at sef020@bucknell.edu, with any questions.

Learn more about volunteering with Community Harvest

The Lewisburg Community Garden offers plots for individuals and groups interested in testing out their green thumb. The garden, which is a joint project between Bucknell University and the Borough of Lewisburg, is located at the intersection of North Water Street and St. Anthony Street. Community rental plots are available to cultivate organic produce for donation to local food access programs and provide educational opportunities. In 2017, approximately 3,800 pounds of produce was harvested for hot meal programs and food banks.

Learn more about the Lewisburg Community Garden

Snack Pack provides a pack of food one weekend a month to low-income families with school-aged children.

Learn more about this program by contacting Sarah Farbo at sef020@bucknell.edu.

The Fall 2022 Virtual Community Engagement Fair will take place via Zoom on Aug. 30 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Use the appropriate link below to register. Once you have registered, a Zoom link will be shared.

Students, faculty and staff donate baskets with traditional Thanksgiving foods to local families in need.

Full details on donating to the 2021 Turkey and Trimmings program

Volunteers can drop off baskets by appointment to ELC 246 on Monday, Nov. 15 or Tuesday, Nov. 16 or to ELC 241 C-D on Wednesday, Nov. 17. This year, baskets will need to sealed or wrapped up upon drop-off (using a Rubbermaid tub with lid, for example).

Sign up to prepare a basket

We are also happy to accept monetary or gift card donations and those can be dropped off at the Civic Engagement office by Wednesday, Nov. 17. Smaller donations of canned goods are welcome as well.

Each basket should include a minimum of:

• Gift Certificate for Turkey ($20-$25)
• Stuffing (2 boxes)
• Potatoes (2 boxes)
• Cranberry Sauce (2 cans)
• Canned Vegetables (2 cans)
• Gravy (1 jar/can)
• A sturdy basket or bag to carry all the items!

Enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread and take home a bowl for a donation of $11. Proceeds help support the Community Harvest hot meal program in Milton, an initiative that serves 70–100 meals every Monday evening.

For $11 you will receive a ceramic, 3D printed, laser cut or mosaic bowl custom-made at 7th Street Studio & MakerSpace, bread and soup. Guests get to take home an "empty bowl" of their choice to remind them that there are many individuals in our community struggling with hunger. As in previous years, education about hunger and its impact will be available. Guests may stay and enjoy soup or take it to go. Empty Bowls is a collaboration of the Office of Civic Engagement, 7th Street Studio and MakerSpace, and International Student Services.

2023 Event: Empty Bowls will take place on Thursday, March 9 from 11 a.m.–noon, noon–1 p.m., 1–2 p.m., or 4–6 p.m. in the Terrace Room. Hand-crafted bowls and education about hunger and its impact will be available. Tickets are $11 and are only available through the Box Office (no onsite ticket sales will occur this year).

For more information, please contact Theresa Dollar at tmd014@bucknell.edu