CUIMC Campus Drives

Annual Community Food Drive: Oct 31 - Nov 21 

As the holiday season approaches, we invite you to support our neighbors in need through the CUIMC Annual Community Food Drive, a collaboration between the Office of Academic and Community Partnerships and Fresh Youth Initiatives.

Drop Off Locations

• Allan Rosenfield lobby (MSPH, 722 W. 168th St.)  

• Hammer Health Sciences Center Lower Level lobby (701 W. 168th St.)  

• Black Building lobby (650 W. 168th St.)  

• School of Nursing lobby (560 W. 168th St.)  

• CUIMC Fall Festival 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Haven Plaza on November 12 (168th St & Fort Washington Ave.) 

Suggested Donations - Unexpired & Non-perishable

• Beans (dried, canned) 

• Grains (brown rice, oatmeal, pasta) 

• Canned fish (tuna, salmon) 

• Cooking oils (olive, canola)  

• Seasoning (salt, pepper, garlic, chili, cumin, cinnamon) 

• Canned fruits and vegetables (cranberry sauce, unsweetened applesauce, tomatoes, soup, vegetables) 

Additional Ways to Contribute to the Food Drive

Can't make it to campus? Donate to the food drive using our Amazon wishlist.

Food Drive Amazon Wishlist

Community Partners

Fresh Youth Initatives (FYI) advocates for food justice within the Washington Heights and Inwood communities through culturally relevant food access and food distribution, weekly SNAP screenings and enrollment,  organizing seasonal food drives with partner organizations such as the CUIMC Annual Community Food Drive, leading Healthy Eating Habits cooking demonstrations, and farming & sustainable food sourcing.

CUIMC Annual Toy Drive: December 2 - December 18

Help our community celebrate the holidays – join us in our annual toy drive serving local daycare centers, head start programs, and community-based organizations in Washington Heights and Inwood.

Drop Off Locations

  • MSPH Building Lobby - 722 W. 168th St.  
  • HHSC - 701 W. 168th St., Lower Level 1 (LL1) 
  • SON Lobby - 560 W. 168th St.  
  • 51 Audubon Ave. – Lobby 

Types of Toys

  • New, unwrapped toys for children ages 3-13  
  • We encourage toys related to science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts

Additional Ways to Contribute to the Food Drive

amazon wishlist

Donate to the Toy Drive from the comfort of your home!

Toy Drive Amazon Wishlist

Community Partners

  • Guardian Angels
  • Fort George Enrichment Center
  • Dominican Women’s Development Center - Mama Tingo 
  • Washington Heights Child Care Center
  • 33rd Precinct Council

Support a Local School's Science Program this Holiday Season!

Your department can support science education in Washington Heights this holiday season! We are partnering with local elementary and middle schools to donate supplies for their science curriculum. Watch this video of last year's participants.

Is Your Department Interested in Adopting a Local Science Class?

Please reach out to acp@cumc.columbia.edu or 212-305-8060 with your interest. 

Contact Us

Support a Local School Below

Additional partnerships and donation requests will be updated on this page

2023 Participants

  • P.S. 132 
  • KIPP Washington Heights
  • P.S./ I.S. 173 
  • P.S. 008

Have an Idea for a Drive?

Complete this form to partner with our team and brainstorm how to make your idea a reality.

New Drive Idea Form

Toy Drive Events

There are currently no upcoming events.