Basic Needs

I am Looking for Free Groceries

Additionally students can pick up pre-boxed groceries for their entire household at weekly distributions:

Skyline College Drive-Thru Distribution: 1st & 3rd Fridays, 3:00pm-5:00pm

College of San Mateo Drive-Thru Distribution: Fridays, 11:00am-1:00pm

Cañada College Park and Pick-up: Tuesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm

Each campus houses a student food pantry which provides fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, dry goods, and meat.

Any SMCCD student is welcome to pick up free groceries at any campus. No documentation, ID or income verification required.

Visit your campus SparkPoint center website for more information on location and hours of food pantry and food distribution programs.

CalFresh, a County program that can provide qualified applicants up to $250 in free grocery money every month, and even more for families!

To see if you qualify, start a CalFresh application today!

Students are welcome to apply for CalFresh on their own. If you need help applying please set up an appointment with your campus SparkPoint Center.