I come here constantly for fresh and high quality ingredients.

Anabel's is the way that I get many of my groceries and it is an organization that represents the support of common people on Cornell's campus in a holistic sense.

Anabel's Grocery is a lifeline for many students and is an excellent peer-run program that needs funding! Durland Alternatives Library is also one of my favorite places on campus and is necessary to keep open. I attended story slams, letter-writing to incarcerated folks (Prisoner Express), learned from books and zines, and studied in the space while on campus.

I love Anabel’s. It provides super accessible food at a really affordable price to students which is really important, especially considering relative prices at different grocers. It also sells healthy options which personally I really appreciate. Save Anabel’s!

Anabel's is a pillar when it comes to fresh and healthy food alternatives on campus. It's difficult to purchase produce in the area especially if one does not have a car and it is especially difficult to eat healthy if one doesn't have a meal plan. Anabel's targets both of these issues and is crucial to the Cornell community.

Anabel’s Grocery is more than a store—it’s a support system. It has made healthy, affordable food accessible for so many students, while also teaching real-world skills and creating a strong sense of community. Cutting its funding would be a huge loss.

Anabel’s Grocery is one of the rare student-led initiatives that combines real-world skill-building with meaningful social impact. It’s not just a place to get affordable, fresh food—it’s a living example of what community-centered, sustainable systems can look like within a university setting. It addresses food insecurity with dignity, offers education through action, and fosters a deep sense of belonging for so many students who walk through its doors. I’ve seen how Anabel’s creates stability and joy for students who struggle with food access. It is a support system, a classroom, and a community hub all in one. The Center for Transformative Action and Anabel’s represent exactly the kind of forward-thinking, student-driven solutions Cornell should be proud to champion. Losing funding would mean losing a crucial resource for equity, sustainability, and leadership on campus. The Student Assembly must explore alternative funding for Anabel’s. Preserving this initiative is an investment in student well-being, local partnerships, and Cornell’s values.

I would not be able to afford groceries without this store. It provides me a dignified shopping experience, and makes me feel that I can still experience the little luxuries. Please save this store. It's part of the charm and one of the reasons why I went to Cornell.

I’m a high school student, but while researching Cornell, I came across Anabel’s Grocery—a unique and compelling project that aligned with me. As someone who cares deeply about nutrition, especially my micronutrient intake, I love that there’s an initiative focused on making whole foods accessible.

Anabel’s Grocery has given me a space to learn and grow in meaningful ways during my first year here at Cornell. When I first heard about the CTA and all of the impacts it makes on our community and beyond, my opinion about Cornell changed completely. I thought, ‘what a beautiful and necessary part of this institution.’ In the Social Entrepreneurship Practicum, Anke Wessels has not just given me tools in which to view the food system, but wings to discover justice. Applying what I’ve learned in the grocery store further solidifies my commitment to sustainable, equitable, affordable food for all. I am passionate about taking the knowledge and skills that I’ve gained back to my community in Puna on the Big Island of Hawai’i in order to better serve them. Anabel’s Grocery is a core part of what makes Cornell University the leading institution in sustainability. Additionally, it tackles food insecurity issues on campus from the bottom up. A future without Anabel’s is not a future the students here deserve to see.

We are far from dining halls and usually buy produce to cook in order to feed ourselves. Anabel has provided me and my friends an affordable place to shop to make meals possible. It also promotes and practices sustainability.

When I moved to Ithaca, someone I care about dearly introduced me to Anabel's, and it makes me feel connected and grounded and like I belong each time I enter the space. Having places that help you feel calm, where you can get fresh tofu and produce, is part of what keeps me sane. I have a lot of font memories from easier times. Please I hope Anabel's finds the funding necessary. It has meant a lot to me.

I could not imagine my upperclassmen experience without annabels. It has made me so much less afraid about cooking and the uncertainty that comes with not knowing what groceries to get or where they come from. The community that has been built is one like no other and I am so grateful to be able to experience it. I really hope that other people are also able to experience this thing that is such a pivotal thing to my cornell society.

i love shopping at anabels! have gotten all kinds of great and fun vegetables, extremely conveniently and at great prices

During her time at Cornell, our daughter was heavily involved in volunteering and raising money for Anabel's. Having heard a number of stories about the positive impact that Anabel's had for the Cornell community, it breaks my heart that Cornell is no longer supporting a terrific initiative!

Anabel's Grocery has allowed my daughter to put into practice entrepreneurship skills right on campus, and additionally delivering to students fresh food at accessible prices. All together it is a incredible initiative that only benefits students.

Anabel’s has been my favorite spot to get fresh goods throughout my time at Cornell. The staff is friendly, prices are great, and variety and supply of goods is helpful. Anabel’s is one of the best initiatives I’ve seen throughout my time here and it would be a shame if it closed and future students did not have the opportunity to enjoy it as I have.

This is a beautiful community of people who always bring a smile to my face when I go in. I don’t have a car and rely on rides or the tcat to get to grocery stores. Having access to such high quality local produce right on campus is completely game changing. I go every week. Anabels has made it feasible/affordable to cook healthy. For anyone who genuinely cares about student well being, it should be a no brainer to keep it open.

Amazing groceries and super fresh!

Annabel's is a place of community, connection, and guaranteed good food. I have fond memories of travelling there with friends and finding good healthy food to eat when we were running low on cash.

This isn’t something that has impacted me specifically, but I think it’s disheartening to see Cornell take funding away from something that’s so impactful to the Ithaca community. Affordable food and food insecurity are big issues in Ithaca and Anabel’s Grocery has been a tremendous help towards that, so we should be working to protect it and the people it helps not getting rid of it.

Anabel Grocery is a vital part of Ithaca's and Cornell's broader community. Without Anabel Grocery, Ithaca local community members wouldn't be able to access affordable food and this can cause issues with housing, etc. As part of Cornell's commitment, we should be responsible to uphold these responsibilities and ensure that we continue to support Anabel's Grocery.

Anabel’s grocery has been such an important project for the cornell community and it is unfortunate to see that Cornell is standing’s on its promise to support social justice. Overall, i think it’s unfortunate that we will be losing a large part of the community due to this.

When I lived in Ithaca Campus, one of my favorite things to do was to visit Anabel's grocery store. They provide the most fresh and affordable supplies and ingredients for my meals. I cannot believe that if school make any decision close this lovely place. I hope school can make a wise decision and find any solution to resolve any funding issues.

I love the organic food and supplies at Annabel, especially brussel sprouts