Transition Academy
Who We Are
The Transition Academy has been established at Medgar Evers College to support students experiencing homelessness or issues of housing and food insecurity. Need Help? Call or visit.
Medgar Evers College Transition Academy
1150 Carroll Street, Brooklyn NY 11225
Phone: 718-270-6988
Email: transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu
Our Services
We provide assistance to help students navigate through the complex process of the homeless system and work on streamlining finding adequate housing.
- Food Pantry
- Food Vouchers
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Applications
- Counseling referrals
- Referrals to agencies that help with housing and eviction prevention
- Navigating the shelter system
- Advocacy and Referrals for students dealing with Domestic Violence
- Transportation to school
- Available clothing items and personal hygiene toiletries
- Job Placement
“Food is a HUMAN RIGHT! Medgar Evers College Cougar Country Pantry Offers Nutritionally Balanced and Nonperishable Food.”
Cougar County Food Pantry
The Cougar Country Food Pantry at Medgar Evers College offers nutritionally balanced, nonperishable food items to students who are enrolled at the College, and experiencing or facing food insecurity.
MEC students who visit the pantry must be enrolled during each Semester, and present their student ID card/government-issued ID and course schedule to access the pantry. For more information about how to obtain a pantry pack, students can send an email to: transitionacademy@mec.cuny.edu.
- All CUNY Students Are Welcome Every Wednesday
- Students are allowed to visit the pantry once a week
- Community Pantry EVERY LAST TUESDAY of the Month from 3PM-5PM (1638 Bedford Avenue)
- Mobile Pantry EVERY FIRST FRIDAY from 11AM-1PM (1638 Bedford Avenue)
Student Pantry Hours
Mondays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tuesdays: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Key Staff
Dr. Waleek Boone, Director
wboone@mec.cuny.edu
Margaret Wang, LMSW, Student Life Coordinator
margaret.wang51@mec.cuny.edu
Yodline Desire, MSW, College Assistant
yodline.desire00@mec.cuny.edu
Location
Visit the Transition Academy Office at our location
1150 Carroll Street RM C207
Brooklyn, New York 11225
DEC 2, 2022 28:38
Lurie Daniel Favors w Dr. Waleek Boone
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Testimonials
Hear what our students are saying.