Food Resources
FREE Food assistance is available for students and non-student members of our community in need.
Food Market
(In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank Silicon Valley)
The Cañada College Food Market ensures students have access to FREE nutritious food, fostering a nourished and focused learning environment. Stop by to visit us at our new expanded site! No appointment is needed.
Hours
Except on college holidays and breaks:
- Tuesday: 12 pm to 4 pm
- Wednesday: 12 pm to 4 pm
- Thursday: 12 pm to 4 pm
Location
Building 5, Room 222
Food Distribution
(In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank Silicon Valley)
The FREE Outdoor Food Distribution at Cañada College serves students and community members. Drive up, park and shop for your own food from a wide variety of items.
No appointment is needed.
Hours
Except on college holidays and breaks:
- Tuesday: 11 am to 1 pm
Location
Parking Lot 6 (just follow the signs when you drive on campus)
Volunteer
Food distribution is a great chance for volunteers to interface with clients and help build a resilient community. This is a hands-on volunteer activity where some jobs require repeated bending, carrying, and lifting of up to 25 pounds or more. This is an outdoor Farmers Market-style distribution where activities may include setting up tables and displaying food; unloading and moving food from pallets; sorting produce; bagging frozen meat items; greeting and checking in clients; assisting clients with their selections; and cleaning up the site and handling recyclables and compost.
Volunteers must be willing and able to work with people of different backgrounds and nationalities, exhibit compassion and sensitivity, and maintain strict confidentiality of all client and volunteer information.
Study Snacks
Sometimes students need just a quick snack. Grab a Study Snack along the way for a quick boost of energy!
Location
There are 20 baskets located throughout campus in student service areas.
Grab & Go Sandwiches
Are you a student looking for a quick bite to eat in between classes? Pick up a Grab & Go Sandwich along the way. Select from a variety of sandwiches, and pasta salads.
Hours
- Building 9: Throughout the day
- Building 13: During the evening
Locations
- Building 9, across from the Welcome Center
- Building 13, in front of Room 236
Food Lockers
(For evening students)
How to pick up groceries using our food lockers.
Hours
- Pick up groceries between 4:30 and 10:00 pm
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
Location
- Building 13, second floor, next to Room 240