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Food Pantry

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Basic Needs Center
4000 Suisun Valley Road
Building 1400 Room 1409
Fairfield, CA 94534

 

Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10 am - 4 pm (In-person or by appointment)
Friday 10 am - 4 pm (Remotely by appointment)

 

Dr. Christina Rodriguez, Director of Student Support Services


basic.needs@solano.edu
(707) 864-7261

Food Pantry

Stop by the Food Pantry, open every Monday – Thursday from 10 AM to 5 PM, located in the Student Life Center in Building 1400, Room #1427 on the main Fairfield campus and shop for your FREE groceries and snacks!

The Food Pantry is open to all Solano Community College students across our three campuses in Fairfield, Vacaville and Vallejo.

  • Any student who is currently enrolled at Solano Community College qualifies for support.
  • Our commitment at Solano Community College is to fight hunger and food insecurity on campus by serving our students with their needs and access to nourishing foods at no cost. Our goal is for students to live an active and healthy lifestyle while focusing on their educational journey.
  • It’s easy to shop at The Food Pantry. Just provide us with your first and last name along with your current student ID#. A shopping bag is provided for students to select their own food items to ensure they are happy and satisfied with what they receive. Typical food items consists of: canned goods (tuna, salmon, chicken, soups, vegetables, beans, pasta sauce, and fruits), cereal, milk, oatmeal, water and flavored beverages, bags of rice, beans and pasta, a variety of snacks, and selected perishable items (eggs, cheese, fruits and vegetables). *food and perishable items may vary depending on availability
  • If you need special accommodations or have additional questions, please reach out to the Basic Needs Center, basic.needs@solano.edu, or (707) 864-7261.

 

  • CalFresh is a California financial aid program that helps students buy food and eat healthier. It will not affect your financial aid package and you do not need your parent’s tax return information to apply. CalFresh offers free money for qualified individuals, including students.
  • It’s easy to apply. Simply visit https://benefitscal.com/ and complete the online
    application or stop by the office for CalFresh applications.