Compass Market – Free Food Resources
Free Food Resources
Contact Us
Basic Needs Office
Student + Administration Bldg., Room 112
Basic Need Coordinator
Hope Dixon (She/Her/Hers)
Free Food Resources
A completely free on-campus store!
Pick up groceries, baby supplies and other daily essentials.
To get free groceries, stop by the Student Life office in Student + Administration Building. They’ll take you upstairs to the market and get you set up with everything you need.
And, while you’re on campus, don’t forget to pick up free breakfast and lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Food Pantry
Check-in at Student Life Office
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Monday + Tuesday
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday + Thursday
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Closed for Lunch Hour 12:00-1:00PM
Free Lunch
Program
Check-in at Student Life Office
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Free lunch is provided on a first come first served basis. Check in at the Student Life office for a dining hall lunch ticket.
Food Bank Produce Pop-Up
One Comet Way near lot 1 and 2
In front of parking lot drop off
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1st and 3rd Monday
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Other Food + Nutrition Resources
Find a safe and comfortable home with the help of Contra Costa College’s housing resources, support programs, and free services designed to provide you with stability and peace of mind.
Join us for our bi-monthly Produce Pop-Up! It’s a great way to stock up on fresh produce at no cost. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grab some nutritious goodies!
Where:
One Comet Way near lot 1 and 2 –
Contra Costa College, 2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo
When:
1st & 3rd Monday, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
In Contra Costa County, you can apply for CalFresh in several ways. Learn how to apply.
CalFresh is a program that provides monthly food benefits to low-income Californians. CalFresh is part of the federal SNAP program and helps you buy healthy food with an EBT card. CalFresh also provides economic benefits to communities in need.
Expedited Services: If you are without money for food, you may qualify for emergency CalFresh benefits. Expedited Services will provide eligible households with 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.
Let us Help
Visit the Student Life Office in the Student + Administration Building, Room 101.
Apply on Your Own
We are here to help but if you would like to apply on your own, please use the link above to get started.
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
Hours: Open 7:00 a.m. ⋅ Closes 7:00 p.m.
Phone: 925-676-7543
Alameda County Community Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
Hours: Monday–Friday Open 9:00 a.m. Closes 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 510-335-3663
Emergency Food Helpline: 1-800-870-Food
Hours: Monday–Friday Open 9:00 a.m. Closes 4:00 p.m.
- 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 (PDF)
- Did you know that DVC has a Community Dental Clinic with reduced rates?
- Holiday food distribution locations
Get Involved
Want to make a difference? Learn how you can contribute to the Compass Center’s mission. We offer a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, and the wider community to support our efforts. You can volunteer, donate food, hygiene products, monetary donations, or advocate by sharing our mission and services with your network.