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Food Resources

Food Insecurity

On-Campus Resources

• ASI Cougar Pantry offers free food and some supplies for students; Mon-Thurs, 10am–5pm, in 104 Commons (near University Bookstore). Drop by, show your ID, and shop for free once per week. Bring your own bags.  
  • • Free snacks (Cougar Pantry on the Go) also are available in mini fridges throughout campus:  
      • • University Student Union:
          • SLIC, room 3600 
        • Student Health & Counseling Services Lobby 
        • Epstein Family Veterans Center Lobby 
        • CAMP, Extended Learning Building, room 248 
        • PASS office, Kellogg Library room 1103 
        • Administrative Building: 
          • Dean of Students Office, room 1200
          • ACE Scholars, room 3400
          • EOP/TRIO SSS, room 4100 
        • Open after 5pm: 
          • Clarke Field House Lobby
          • Kellogg Library 2nd floor, break room (near IITS) 
• can provide up to 10 free meals on campus each semester.
• Catering left over food is avalible for free on a first come, first serve basis. Through campus' Edible Food Recovery Program, students, staff, and faculty can sign up to receive notications when there is leftover food via the ´ó·¢ Mobile Application. Intructions on how to sign up for the program . Particpants are highly encourage to bring their reusable containers and utensils.
• CalFresh is a federal program that provides monthly food benefits in purchasing groceries. Every week there is a San Diego County Representive on campus to help students apply for benefits. Please to schudule an appointment. Walk-ins are available Tuesday from 10am to 3pm at the ASI Cougar Pantry on a first come, first serve basis. Virtual appointments are available Tuesday and Wednesday. You can now use your CalFresh benefits on campus at Crash's Market located at the USU.
• Student Emergengy Fund: $350 is available to currently enrolled ´ó·¢ students who encounter an unexpected financial emergency or catastrophic event in which their basic needs and/or ability to function as a student are impacted.

Off-Campus Resources

• Students can apply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits. For assistance with applying for these benefits while on-campus, please . A county representative is available on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm at the ASI Cougar Pantry and virtually on Wednesdays. 
• San Marcos Seventh-day Adventist Church (2 miles from campus)  
  363 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos 
  No call ahead or eligibility necessary  
  Hours:1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
• Rock Church - San Marcos (3 miles from campus)  
  1370 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 
  No call ahead or eligibility necessary 
  Hours: Every 1st Thursday of the month at 12:00 PM
• Salvation Army- Escondido 
  1301 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA. 760-745-8616 
  No call ahead or eligibility necessary 
  Hours: Monday-Friday beginning at 10:30 until food is gone
• Women of Promise Resource Center (4 miles from campus)  
  1605 Grand Ave #1, San Marcos 
  *Call ahead & appointment necessary  
  Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday by appointment only
• - provides medically tailored home-delivered meals (3 meals a day), HIV emergency food assistance, and nutritional education to San Diego residents at risk of malnutrition due to critical illnesses - all at no cost. *Must be referred to Mama's Kitchen by their medical case manager, medical social worker, or healthcare provider to qualify.
• is a county resource and information hub that connects people with housing, utilities, food, health, and other resources.  Dial 2-1-1 to speak with a customer support representative who will help callers search for services or .
• provides information about financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, etc.
• in Escondido can help with housing, meals, showers, laundry & more.
• - California Women, Infants & Children

Pet Food

• to find free pet food, if you qualify.
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• in Encinitas. Also has a for families who need help temporarily providing care for a pet due to emergencies.