LMC Marketplace

Feeding into Student Success: Nourishing the body, mind, and spirit

LMC Marketplace Healthy Body, Healthy Mind- We are here for you!

 

Due to the recent COVID-19 surge in Contra Costa County the Office of Student Life will be working remotely the week of January 10, 2022 Monday-Thursday  9:00 AM- 4:00 PM and Friday 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM.  For assistance, please email tarchaga@losmedanos.edu 

If you need immediate assistance, please use this link to identify resources of support in your area  Food bank of Contra Costa & Solano

In order to support all LMC students, the LMC Marketplace (formerly known as the LMC Food Pantry) provides on-going distribution of groceries and personal care items on the Pittsburg Campus.

We are here for you! Check this page regularly as these dates and times may be subject to change.

Open to ALL LMC Students, Faculty, and Classified Professionals
- Must be a current LMC Students, Faculty, and Classified Professional
- Due to current COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, individuals must wear a mask during pick up/distribution
- First time visitors, complete LMC Marketplace Intake
- As the bags will be pre-packaged, we cannot make substitutions at this time

  •  Intake Form

    First time visitors to the LMC Marketplace are asked to complete an intake form.  You can complete it before you come using the link below, or you can complete it on-site during your first visit.

    INTAKE FORM

  • What is CalFresh? 

    Funded by the federal government, CalFresh is a nutritional program that can help households buy healthy foods.

    If you are interested in applying for the CalFresh benefit, please complete the CalFresh Application and Release of Information Forms below. 

    CalFresh Application
    Release of Information Form
    Submit completed forms to Teresea Archaga, Director of Student Life

    Income Guidelines
    October 1, 2021- September 30, 2022

    Household Size
    *Household= a person living alone or a group of people living together who purchase and prepare food together     		Gross Monthly Income Food Allotment Funding
    1 $2,128 $20-$250
    2 $ 2,904 $20-$459
    3 $3,660 $20-$658
    4 $4418 $20-$835
    5 $5,174 $20-$992


    See below for additional eligibility Criteria for CalFresh Benefits

    LMC CalFRESH

  • Community Resources

    Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
    John Muir Mobil Health Clinic- (925) 941-7912
    Bay Area Legal Aid (510) 250-5270
    Contra Costa Crisis Center (800) 833-2900 or TEXT "HOPE" to 20121
    AuntBertha

  • Donate Today!

    We depend on charitable donations to support the continued operation of the LMC Food Pantry. See below on how to help us sustain this program for students and their families.

    • We accept any non-perishable items including school supplies, personal care/hygiene products, feminine products, diapers, and formula (We cannot accept donations that are expired or opened) Bring items to the Food Pantry or Office of Student Life during business hours
    • If you are interested in donating funds to support the LMC Food Pantry, please send a check payable to the Los Medanos College Foundation or donate online to the Los Medanos College Foundation with "Food Pantry" on the memo line.
    • District Faculty and Staff consider a Payroll Contribution 

The LMC Food Pantry was established in the spring of 2017 with a mission of providing free food and resources to students . Whether you forgot to make your lunch, are waiting for your financial aid award, or are saving money for other expenses, we can help you.

If you would like to try delicious recipes to make with food from the LMC Pantry, you can visit the CalFresh Healthy Living Website 

Contact Us
Temporary Location: Pittsburg Campus Library Entrance 
Phone: (925) 473-7552
For information, please email tarchaga@losmedanos.edu