{"id":7534,"date":"2018-07-05T11:13:11","date_gmt":"2018-07-05T18:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/?page_id=7534"},"modified":"2025-12-03T12:18:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T20:18:23","slug":"food-and-nutrition-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/food-and-nutrition-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and Nutrition Center (FNC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know that as a student at Palomar, you have access to free groceries on campus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide students with a variety of produce, ready-to-eat foods, pantry items and more! The FNC requires that students be enrolled in at least one class to shop. Come by today to sign up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fall_2025_Operating_Hours\"><\/span>Fall 2025 Operating Hours <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday &#8211; Thursday: 9:00am &#8211; 3:00pm (Closed on Fridays)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in SU-40 at the Palomar College San Marcos Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please go to San Diego Food Bank for <a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegofoodbank.org\/programs\/neighborhood-distribution-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sandiegofoodbank.org\/programs\/neighborhood-distribution-program\/\">Neighborhood Distribution Sites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Food_and_Nutrition_Center_Services\"><\/span>The Food and Nutrition Center Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students can receive 20lbs of free food per month\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temporary Update: Weekly Food Allowance Increased<\/strong><br>Students can now receive up to 30 pounds of food per week. Students with dependents receive +5 pounds for one dependent or +10 pounds for two dependents, up to 40 pounds per week. This increase is in effect for November 2025, and will continue through December 2025 if the federal government shutdown continues to affect benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diaper &amp; Wipe Program for students with dependent children (50 per month for each child)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free hygiene and period products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free Snacks (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/su-40\/\">Grab N&#8217; Go Fridges<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/volunteers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/studentlifeandleadership\/volunteers\/\">Campus Care Lockers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CalFresh information and application assistance with a CalFresh Ambassador<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weekly service to Escondido, Fallbrook and Rancho Bernardo Educational Centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assists with resource referrals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Farmer Markets (Free Food Events)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Information\"><\/span>Contact Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Life and Leadership &#8211; Basic Needs at <a href=\"mailto:basicneeds@palomar.edu\">basicneeds@palomar.edu<\/a> <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Community_Resources\"><\/span>Community Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food Distribution Resources (local): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/get-food\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/get-food\/\">Food Locator<\/a> (enter your city\/town in the search bar)<br>General Food Assistance (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-Neighborhood-Distribution-Site-Template-GENERAL-English-4.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-Neighborhood-Distribution-Site-Template-GENERAL-English-4.pdf\">English<\/a>) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-Neighborhood-Distribution-Site-Template-GENERAL-Spanish-4.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-Neighborhood-Distribution-Site-Template-GENERAL-Spanish-4.pdf\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/sandiegofoodbank.org\/programs\/emergency-food-assistance-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergency Food Assistance Program<\/a> (EFAP)<br>Diaper Distribution Information:&nbsp; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diaper-Bank-Distribution-Site-List-English-Updated-2025.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diaper-Bank-Distribution-Site-List-English-Updated-2025.pdf\">English<\/a>) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diaper-Bank-Distribution-Site-List-Spanish-Updated-2025.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegofoodbank.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Diaper-Bank-Distribution-Site-List-Spanish-Updated-2025.pdf\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findhelp.org\/search_results\/92069\">Find Help<\/a> (a variety of community resources can be found at this site)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/firststepssd.org\/\">Family Support Program (<\/a>No Cost)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegocounty.gov\/hhsa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Diego County Health and Human Services<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegohungercoalition.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Diego Hunger Coalition<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CalFresh_Updates\"><\/span>CalFresh Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>CalFresh Assistance: Please fill out this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/Nc83QtSYPR\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/Nc83QtSYPR\">form<\/a> to schedule an appointment with a CalFresh Ambassador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/\">TrueCare<\/a>&nbsp;can help people with applying for CalFresh, along with other public benefit applications in most languages through their translation service line. To receive assistance, please call (760) 736-6734 or visit their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/programs-resources\/health-insurance-assistance\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/truecare.org\/programs-resources\/health-insurance-assistance\/\">website<\/a>&nbsp;to request assistance.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/calfresh.guide\/using-calfresh-ebt-benefits\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/calfresh.guide\/using-calfresh-ebt-benefits\/\">Guide<\/a> to using CalFresh benefits<br><a href=\"https:\/\/eatfresh.org\/eatfreshorg-mini-course\">EatFresh.org Mini Course <\/a>(recipes and nutrition information)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC_g7Z-GC3H9DCKydKy8YtrQ\">Leah&#8217;s Pantry YouTube<\/a> (online food education and ideas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_CalFresh_Resources\"><\/span>Additional CalFresh Resources:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CalFresh Guide for Immigrants <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getcalfresh.org%2Fen%2Fimmigrants&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cppierce%40palomar.edu%7Cbfa393e0135642cd030108d91bb65e29%7Cdfa178eb10ca40c09667f4732f3381fe%7C0%7C0%7C637571292372024054%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=Epof4OTBXhUueYUMDzk9iWm3uUSmeNWiy%2BKfmJFXUII%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Summary of participation of non-citizen in CalFresh <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocumentcloud.adobe.com%2Flink%2Ftrack%3Furi%3Durn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A452728a5-1e09-4f14-a7f9-a1ee674cd687&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cppierce%40palomar.edu%7Cbfa393e0135642cd030108d91bb65e29%7Cdfa178eb10ca40c09667f4732f3381fe%7C0%7C0%7C637571292372034046%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=aWjuYb9ylyPWw88Oewv%2FhJ2ti8eIE1sa%2FGvbhTWjO60%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CalFresh Student Exemption Checklist <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdss.ca.gov%2FPortals%2F9%2FCalFreshResourceCenter%2FCalFreshStudentEligibilitySampleChecklist-a11y.pdf&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cppierce%40palomar.edu%7Cbfa393e0135642cd030108d91bb65e29%7Cdfa178eb10ca40c09667f4732f3381fe%7C0%7C0%7C637571292372044038%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=wAFsD1BkAzUbBwzcWMwxNMxvbDyWMHInom4sakhnGZE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CalFresh and Student FAQ <a href=\"https:\/\/foundationccc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CalFresh-FAQ-web-1.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/foundationccc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/CalFresh-FAQ-web-1.pdf\">here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant Meal Program (for older adults 60+, homeless persons and people with disabilities) information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/rmp\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/rmp\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that as a student at Palomar, you have access to free groceries on campus? 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