Free Food & Personal Care

Pick up FREE groceries on campus every week! Fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, meat, shelf items, and snacks are available.

Hours: Monday 12 pm - 5 pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9 am - 5 pm.

Location: Building 17, Room 154 – temporary parking spots in Lot T.

Tips: Plan for a way to carry your groceries, heat-n-serve meals arrive on Tuesday morning, please plan for a wait at peak times.

Food is provided in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Need a meal while on campus? In partnership with Samaritan House the SparkPoint Free Grocery provides grab-n-go meals for students. Prepared meals vary each week and students are welcome to pick up every day they are on campus (while supplies last). Grab a prepared meal and don’t forget to stop by SparkPoint’s microwave and condiment station on the way back to class!

Apply for CalFresh, a program that can help you get up to $250 in free grocery money every month! CalFresh benefits are loaded on an EBT card that can be used at grocery stores and other markets. CalFresh is operated by the County, and there are eligibility and documentation requirements.

Personal care can be expensive! Pick up essential care products at SparkPoint to maximize your budget.

Kits are available for pick up at the SparkPoint Free Grocery located in Building 17.

• Personal care products -  Shampoo, conditioner, dental care products, deodorant, etc.
• House hold essentials - Laundry detergent, toilet paper