We know that a number of Diablo Valley College students face serious financial challenges and are food insecure. To help alleviate food insecurities, DVC opened a campus food pantry in 2018 at the Pleasant Hill Campus.

• At the food pantry, students are not asked to demonstrate need.
• They can access pantry food twice a week.
• Food pantry questions can be emailed to Richard Stanfield, Food Pantry Program Assistant.
• Learn more about DVC's Food Pantry and other local, community food resources.
• Students learn to access off-campus community food resources. 

This is a confidential program to support the nutritional needs of students who are experiencing financial challenges.

Qualifications

• Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act
• Application for the current academic year which demonstrates financial need
• Remain enrolled in at least 3 units of in-person classes at SRC
• Applicants must not be concurrently enrolled in high school (e.g. College Connect Students)

Students who meet the qualifications may email Kelsey Mayeda (kmayeda@dvc.edu) to request an application.

Free Produce Market at Pleasant Hill Campus
Student Union Commons in front of the Student Union Building 12-3 pm
February 29th and April 11th

Fresh Success at Diablo Valley College 
The Fresh Success program at Diablo Valley College is operated in partnership with Rubicon Programs. It serves students who are:

• eligible for Cal-Fresh benefits in Contra Costa County,
• enrolled in at least one eligible course (Career Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), or basic skills), and
• not enrolled in CalWORKs (you may qualify if you receive child-only benefits).

Fresh Success services include:

• individual coaching and support,
• textbook and course supplies assistance, and
• monthly allowance for remote learning expenses (phone and internet).

For more information, submit this eligibility form and a Fresh Success team member will contact you within two business days.

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
Hours: Open 7am ⋅ Closes 7pm
Phone: 925-676-7543

Alameda County Community Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
Hours: Monday–Friday Open 9am Closes 5pm
Phone: 510-335-3663
Emergency Food Helpline: 1-800-870-Food
Hours: Monday–Friday Open 9am Closes 4pm

CalFresh
In Contra Costa County you can apply for CalFresh in several different ways. Learn how to apply. 
EXPEDITED SERVICES
If you are without money for food, you may qualify for emergency CalFresh benefits. Expedited Services will provide eligible households CalFresh benefits by the third calendar day following their application date. A weekend (Saturday and Sunday) is considered one calendar day.
For questions and assistance, please call the 24 hour toll free information line: 877-505-4630

Contra Costa County Certified Farmers' Markets
Certified Farmers' Markets (CFMs) were created by "direct marketing" legislation to support California farmers. By facilitating direct marketing, producers can sell what they grow directly to the public. Unlike other states, in order to sell agricultural products at a Certified Farmers' Market, those commodities must be grown by the producer selling at the market. Direct marketing is intended to support farms of all sizes by allowing them an additional means of selling their produce directly from farm to table. 

Get information on the locations and hours of Contra Costa County's Certified Farmers' Markets.

• Leila by the Bay is open to the public 

• Loaves and Fishes hours are 11am - 12:45pm; serving at four locations throughout Contra Costa County - Oakley, Antioch, Martinez and Pittsburg. They are serving a hot "to-go" meal and a bag of groceries. The groceries vary pending on our donations.

• AuntBertha - Search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

• Also, students can always call 211 to get referrals to other nearby pantries as well as other services.

• Contra Costa and Solano County Food Bank

• CalFresh - A federal nutrition program helping people with low incomes buy more food and improve their diets.

• USDA - Food Safety Education and Fact Sheets with information about food product dating.

• Contra Costa County Health, Housing and Homeless Services

• Contra Costa County Farmer's Markets

• USDA's Nutrition Assistance Program: Eat Right When Money's Tight

• Did you know that DVC has a Community Dental Clinic with reduced rates?

• Contra Costa County Youth Homeless Services

• Affordable 7-day Menu coming soon

• Support our efforts and Donate NOW - DVC Foundation 

• Holiday food distribution locations 

In Contra Costa County, approximately twenty-six percent of adults and children experience food insecurities and regularly require supplemental food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines “food insecurity as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life.”

According to the 2018-2019 HOPE Study, forty-one percent of Diablo Valley College students experience low or very low levels of food security. Food insecurities affect students’ ability to concentrate and focus on their academic studies. Students also struggle to balance proper nutrition with paying college tuition.