Other Locations
Resources to help bring Free Moms to other schools.
Bringing Free Moms to Other Campuses
NCSU Free Moms began with a simple mission: to show up, love students, bring food, and offer genuine care with no hidden agenda. What started at NC State has grown into a movement of kindness, encouragement, and connection that other campuses are beginning to make their own.
We are grateful that Free Moms has inspired parents, families, students, and friends at other schools to create welcoming spaces where students can feel seen, supported, accepted, and loved.
Whether your campus gathering is large or small, weekly or monthly, the heart of Free Moms remains the same: kind words, kind touch, generous giving, homemade goodies, and genuine care for every student.
Start with a Mission
A Free Moms program does not need to be complicated. The most important thing is the spirit behind it.
Free Moms exists to create a welcoming space where students can experience:
Love. Acceptance. Community. Genuine Care.
Each branch may look a little different depending on the campus, volunteers, student needs, and university requirements. Some groups bring baked goods. Some bring flowers. Some include birthday celebrations, dogs, music, gifts, or dad jokes. The beauty of Free Moms is that volunteers are encouraged to serve from their own gifts and passions.
The guiding rule is simple:
No agendas. No doctrine. No politics.
Everything should be motivated by generosity and compassion, not personal or organizational gain.
How to Begin
Starting a Free Moms-style program at another school usually begins with a few simple steps:
1. Connect with students
One of the most helpful first steps is identifying students who are willing to help communicate with the university, request campus space, and support weekly setup and breakdown. At NC State, the student organization Students Supporting Free Moms helps validate the program with the university and supports communication, campus approval, and event logistics.
2. Contact the school
Every college or university has its own policies for student organizations, outside visitors, food distribution, campus reservations, pets, and volunteer activities. We encourage new groups to work directly with their school to understand what is required before launching.
3. Keep it simple
Free Moms began with food, hugs, and kind words. Over time, volunteers added more based on their own interests and the needs of the students. A new group does not need to start with everything. Begin with what is manageable, safe, and meaningful.
4. Build a reliable volunteer rhythm
Some groups meet weekly, others meet every other week, and some meet monthly. The best schedule is the one your volunteers and campus can support consistently.
5. Put safety first
If your group plans to include dogs, food, tents, tables, or large gatherings, safety guidelines are essential. NCSU Free Moms uses a Dog Safety Policy that includes pre-approval, leash requirements, spacing rules, vaccination expectations, and behavior standards for dogs visiting campus.
Helpful Resources
We are happy to share the resources that have helped guide NCSU Free Moms and other branches. These documents can be downloaded and adapted as a starting point for conversations with your school, student leaders, and volunteers.
Starting a Free Moms Branch
Use this guide to understand the mission, structure, lessons learned, branch considerations, and general recommendations for starting a Free Moms-style program.
[Download Guidelines for Starting a Free Moms Branch]
Student Organization Constitution
As a Free Moms program grows, many colleges and universities may require a recognized student organization to help validate the group on campus. At NC State, this became an important step as weekly attendance grew.
A student organization can help request approval for meeting days and locations, communicate with the university, and support volunteers with weekly setup and breakdown. Because this role requires responsibility and follow-through, it may take time to identify students who are ready to lead and serve in this way.
[Download Students Supporting Free Moms Constitution]
Dog Safety Policy
This policy outlines expectations for volunteers who bring dogs to campus, including health, behavior, leash, spacing, and participation requirements.
Other Free Moms Locations:
Free Moms & Dads Thursday at ASU
Thursdays 10:45am-12:45pm at Sanford Mall, or in the Student Center
Contact: Doug Walton
UNC Greensboro Free Moms
Every other Wednesday 11am-1pm in front of Moran Commons
Contact: Robin Eatman
Facebook: UNCG Free Moms
Instagram: UNCG Free Moms
CHS Free Moms & Dads
Once per month in the Student Union
Contact: Lauren Kincaid
Facebook: CHS Free Moms & Dads
Instagram: CHS Free Moms & Dads
BFF Siena University
Fridays 11am-1pm at the Cougar Mall
Contact: Kim LeBlanc
Facebook: Bernie’s Family and Friends
Instagram: Bernies_Family_and_Friends
UNC Wilmington Free Moms
Tuesdays 11:30am-1:30pm in front of Randall Library
Contact: Liz Henry
Instagram: freemomsuncw
Texas A&M
Contact: Allison Flippen