Food Pantries and Immediate Food Assistance
The hours of operation listed for the resources below may have changed in response to COVID-19. Please contact the resources directly for the latest updates.
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Map of On Campus Food Resources
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[Map Key: Green - Free Food Pantries, Yellow - EBT/Calfresh Accepted Retailers.]
[Click the map markers for more info on each location.]
Slideshow of Resources
On Campus Food/Snack Pantries
If you are a student needing immediate food assistance, you may contact Slug Support directly:
UCSC Slug Support
Location: Hahn Student Services, 245
- UCSC Dining Meal Vouchers
- Assistance in applying for CalFresh benefits
- Access to emergency food pantry
Phone: (831)459-4446 (Dean of Students Front Desk)
Email: deanofstudents@ucsc.edu
Dean of Students Slug Support Pantry
Location: Next to the Cowell Coffee Shop, which is located next to the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
- Fresh produce, ready-to-eat meals (vegan & vegetarian options), and non-perishables
- Snacks, coffee, tea, & microwave are available
- B.Y.O. Bag is encouraged!
Follow UCSC Food for All for updates on hours, fresh deliveries, and current menu.
SUA Food Pantry & Lounge
Location: OPERS Front Office (by the pool)
- Choice-based food pantry and lounge space
- Fresh produce, ready-to-eat meals, and non-perishables
- Snacks, coffee, tea, & microwave are available
- Current UCSC ID necessary to receive food; B.Y.O. Bag is encouraged!
Like SUA Food Pantry & Lounge on Facebook for updates on hours, fresh deliveries, and current menu.
ERC Snack Pantry
Location: Ethnic Resource Centers, Third floor of the Bay Tree Building
- Choice-based food pantry
- Healthy snacks and dry goods
- Must sign in at the front desk to access pantry
Cantu Queer Center Food Pantry
Location: The Cantú, behind Merrill College & next to KZSC
Self-service pantry & full service kitchen
Accommodations Contact: queer@ucsc.edu
Family Student Housing Pantry
Hours: TBA
Location: Family Student Housing Community Room
On Campus Food Retailers (EBT Accepted)
The CalFresh Program, formerly known as Food Stamps and federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits (EBT) through a card, similar to a bank debit card, that can be used to buy most foods at many markets, food stores, and farmers’ markets; on-campus EBT retailers and farmers' markets are listed below. The UCSC Slug Support Program provides assistance and more information on how to apply for CalFresh.
UCSC Produce Pop-Up
Like UCSC Produce Pop-Up on Facebook for updated schedule and weekly produce items.
UCSC Market Cart
Location: Base of campus (Bay & High)
Cash, check, EBT/Calfresh accepted.
Check out the CASFS website for more information:https://casfs.ucsc.edu/community/produce-sales/farm-and-garden-market-cart.html
Kresge Natural Foods Co-op
Contact: (831)426-1506
Student-run grocery store with fresh produce, bulk goods, and community space.
- Microwave available
- Bagels and toppings available for a quick meal - fresh bagels are $1, day old bagels are $0.75, and 2-day old bagels are free. Bagel toppings can range from $0.25-$0.75
Like Kresge Natural Foods Coop on Facebook for updated schedule.
