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International Student and Scholar Services
Division of International Affairs

  1. International Student and Scholar Services
  2. Resources
  3. Campus and Community Resources

Campus and Community Resources

Center for Student Assistance

  • Off-campus housing information.
  • Housing lease review by Students’ Legal Assistance.
  • Food insecurity resources.

Network of Nations

Food Insecurity Resources

  • You can access Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s Feed My Sheep Food Pantry located at 1915 First Street on Tuesdays from 3 – 5 p.m. or Thursdays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. If transportation is a barrier, you may contact campuspastor@graceplaceniu.com to arrange for a box of food to be picked up at Grace Place.
  • You can access additional food pick-up through the Northern Illinois Food Bank by registering online. You'll need to submit your order three business days before the pick-up date. There a total of three different pick-up days/times/locations in DeKalb county.
  • Students are considered DeKalb county residents and can access any of the additional food pantry locations in DeKalb.
  • The Huskie Food Pantry provides students with nutritious groceries.

Grocery Delivery – DeKalb Area

  • DoorDash delivers from:
    • Jewel-Osco
    • Hy-Vee
    • Meijer
    • PetSmart
    • 7-Eleven
    • Casey's
    • Walgreens
    • CVS
    • local restaurants
  • Instacart Grocery Deliveries delivers from:
    • ALDI
    • Jewel-Osco
    • Hy-Vee
    • Meijer
    • Schnucks
    • Costco
    • Walgreens
    • Petco
    • Family Dollar
    • Five Below
    • CVS
    • Sephora
    • Bed Bath & Beyond
    • Best Buy
    • Michaels
    • The Vitamin Shoppe
    • 7-Eleven

Contact Us

International Student Scholar Services (ISSS)
Williston Hall

Phone: 815-753-1346
Email: isss@niu.edu

Staff Office Hours

Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Walk-in Appointments

No scheduled appointment needed in these hours

Monday-Friday
10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.