The Department is supported by the Academy of Food Marketing, which was established by Saint Joseph's University in cooperation with the food industry in 1962. Strong industry ties have been developed which support the Academy of Food Marketing in placement of graduating seniors, recruiting of incoming freshmen, advising of students, program promotion, and scholarship support.

A unique board of governors made up of chief executive officers and senior executives from many national food and related products firms provide direction, counsel, planning, and financial support to the Academy. The Campbell Library, located in Mandeville Hall, represents one of the most valued resources of the Academy. The mission of the Campbell Library is to support the Food Marketing Department faculty and its enrolled students by being one of the largest depositories of food industry information in the East.