Student Life

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

LMC Food Pantry - We are here for you!

  • Hours of Operation & Intake Form

    In order to support all LMC students, the LMC Food Pantry will host special hours of operation

    Complete Intake (if first time visitor of pantry)

    COMPLETE INTAKE

    LMC is here for you * 
    Check this page regularly as these dates and times may be subject to change

    Weekly Special Hours 
    Mondays   2:00 PM-4:00 PM
    Thursdays 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM

    Open to ALL LMC Students
    - Must be a current LMC Student with Student ID Number
    - As we are honoring the shelter in place mandate, you must leave campus immediately after food pick up
    - Must wear a mask while on campus for food pick up
    -As the bags will be pre-packaged, we cannot make substitutions at this time

    * If you have any dietary restrictions, please email us at tarchaga@losmedanos.edu by 11 AM the day of pick up. If we can accommodate dietary needs, we will do so.

  • What is CalFresh? 

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

    Are you a participant or recipient of Equal Opportunities Programs and Services (EOPS) or Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), Math, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program, Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS), a former foster youth, or have been determined eligible for federal work study? You may qualify for the CalFresh program.

    If you are interested in applying for the CalFresh benefit through LMC Food Pantry, please complete the CalFresh application below along with the Release of Information Form which we use to support the process of approval with Contra Costa County Health & Human Services. You may scan and email forms to Teresea Archaga at tarchaga@losmedanos.edu or bring them to the LMC Food Pantry pick up on either Monday (2-4 PM) or Thursday (1-3 PM) at the LMC Pittsburg Campus library entrance.

     CalFresh Application                         Release of Authorization

  • 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 to see how.


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

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