On Campus Food
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.
Map of On Campus Food Resources
Redwood Free Market
Location: Rachel Carson College Cafe (College Eight Cafe)
Hours: Mondays 2-5PM, Tuesday to Thursday 9AM-1PM and 2-5PM, Fridays 9AM-12PM, Wednesdays 2-5PM (Graduate Students Only)
- Features produce, dry goods, and CalFresh information
- We are a choice-based no limits pantry so take what you need with your Student ID!
- How does it work?
- Bring your own bag and ID during the hours shown above
- Scan the QR Code located at the entrance to sign in
- Complete our intake!
- Shop for your items. Traffic inside the pantry will be limited by our staff to ensure everyone gets ample time inside.
- Bag your items outside and leave your basket for us to sanitize
For updates, follow us on Instagram. If you are in need food assistance, please email deanofstudents@ucsc.edu.
Produce Pop-Up
Location: Quarry Plaza (Wednesdays), Science Hill (Fridays)
Hours: 11AM-3PM During Academic Year, Closed During Summer
Produce Pop-Up is a twice-weekly organic farm stand for the UC Santa Cruz community. As a part of Basic Needs, Produce Pop-Up aims to provide low-cost and free healthy, organic food for all.
For updates on produce availability and Pop-Up locations, follow us on Instagram. For any questions or concerns, email ucscproducepopup@gmail.com or visit the Center for Agroecology Website.
Cowell Coffee Shop
Location: Near the Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
Hours: Mondays to Fridays from 10AM to 3:30PM During Academic Year, Closed During Summer
Cowell Coffee Shop is a student-run cafe designed to increase food security by providing free food to all students. Offerings include premade food, fresh pressed juices, coffee, food recovery items from our campus and community partners, and more!
For updates, follow us on Instagram.
Center for Agroecology Farmstand
Location: Cowell Ranch Hay Barn
Hours: Returning Summer 2024
- Features organic vegetables, fruit, and flowers grown at the UCSC Farm and Chadwick Garden by Center for Agroecology staff and students
- Accepted forms of payment include credit cards, cash, check, and EBT payments. If paying with a card, please bring a smart device to pay for your produce via our online payment system
- If paying with a card, please bring a smart device to pay for your produce via our online payment system
SUA Food Pantry & Lounge
Location: Athletics and Recreation Front Office (Across from Pool)
Hours: CURRENTLY CLOSED
- Produce, ready-to-eat meals, non-perishables, snacks, coffee, and tea
- Microwave available for use
- Current UCSC Student ID necessary to receive food
- Email: suapan@ucsc.edu
For updates, like our Facebook Page or visit the SUA Website.
Terry Freitas Cafe
Location: Across the College 9/John R. Lewis College Community Garden
Hours: Mondays to Fridays 9AM-9PM During Academic Year, Closed During Summer
- Pantry items, covid-19 tests, and a study space
For updates, follow us on Instagram.
Womxn's Center Food Pantry
Location: Cardiff House
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 10AM - 4PM During Academic Year, Closed During Summer
- Dry and canned goods
For accomodations, contact us by:
- Email: women@ucsc.edu
Ethnic Resource Centers Snack Pantry
Location: Ethnic Resource Centers (Third Floor of the Bay Tree Building, End of Hall)
Hours: Monday to Friday from 10AM - 4PM During Academic Year, Closed During Summer
- Must sign in at the front desk to access pantry
For accomodations, contact us by:
- Email: ercadmin@ucsc.edu
- Phone: (831) 459-2427
Lionel Cantu Queer Center Food Pantry
Location: The Cantú (Behind Merrill College and Next to KZSC)
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10AM - 4PM During Academic Year, Closed During Summer
- Dry goods, canned goods, frozen meals, and snacks
For accomodations, contact us by:
- Email: queer@ucsc.edu
Food & Garden Guide
The UCSC Campus Food & Garden Guide offers students and others a range of information on UCSC's classes, internships, farm and gardens, volunteer opportunities, and other articles and activities related to the campus and community food system. Produced by the Center of Agroecology, the guide is available free as hard copy at various campus locations and online. Measure 43 funding supports production, printing, and distribution of the UCSC Campus Food and Garden Guide.
