The research study aims to explore the perceptions of lived experiences of college students who regularly use an on-campus food pantry, with a particular focus on those attending Veritas University. Further, the study examines the central research question: What are students' perceptions of a newly implemented food pantry at a Catholic postsecondary institution? There are three research sub-questions: 1) How do students describe their experience when using the food pantry? 2) How, if at all, may students find meaning behind their access to the food pantry and their current state of physical and emotional wellness? 3) What are students' expectations as to postsecondary institutions' decision to house a food pantry? The research design adopted for this study was based on interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), enabling an in-depth examination of the perceptions of students' lived experiences. The findings suggest that college students who used the food pantry on campus have a wide range of complex experiences. They shared experiences around many aspects related to their lives as college students including their academic and social lives, their wellbeing, and challenges such as uncertainty and feelings of isolation. Students utilized the food pantry as an avenue to secure their wellness needs and navigate their role within the broader ecological environment. This research highlighted the dynamics of having a food pantry on campus and its importance for universities to incorporate such resources to foster an engaged and rewarding student experience. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]