Food Resources
In addressing food insecurity among students, we've compiled a range of resources to ensure access to nutritious meals. From our on-campus food pantry to local organizations offering meal programs, we strive to support students in maintaining balanced diets. With our resources we hope to alleviate food insecurity while empowering healthy choices for yourselves and your community.
On this page, you'll find resources for:
Immediate Food Resources
| Name and Link | Description | Contact Information | Location |
| Davis Community Meals and Housing | Offers a free meal on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:45 pm to 6:30 pm and lunch on Saturday from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. Everyone is welcome! Participants often include seniors, low-income and homeless individuals, and families. | information@yolofoodbank.org or (530)-668-0690 | St. Martin's Episcopal Church (640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis, CA 95616) |
| Food Recovery Network at UC Davis | A student organization that helps feed the community and reduce food waste. They have integrated with The Pantry but operate alongside to organize food recovery. | Instagram, Facebook, or foodrecovery@thepantry.ucdavis.edu | N/A |
| Fruit & Veggie Up | Offers FREE produce for UC Davis students - seasonal, fresh, and organic. Don't forget to bring your bag! | N/A | Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center in the east wing of the Memorial Union |
| The Pantry | An ASUCD unit that provides UC Davis students with food and other basic essentials. They offer walk-in and online ordering options. | thepantry@asucd.ucdavis.edu or fill out this contact form | Memorial Union - behind the ATMs and near campus book store. (177 East Quad Ave) |
| Yolo Food Bank | Provides food assistance and food distribution to any Yolo County resident through their network of partners and agencies. | information@yolofoodbank.org or (530)-668-0690 | 233 Harter Avenue Woodland, CA 95776 |
| Aggie Meal Share Application | Financial Aid program that provides Dining Commons swipes/ meals for students in need of assistance. | (530)-752-2033 (Main Office) | N/A |
CalFresh
CalFresh provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities. CalFresh is the largest food program in California.
| Name and Link | Description | Contact Information | Location |
| GetCalFresh.org | Califronia's food stamps (SNAP) program. Qualified applicants get assistance paying for groceries. | Use chat funtion in top right corner of website. | N/A |
| Department of Social Services - CalFresh | The state of California's website if you would like to research other available programs. | California Dept. of Social Services Number: (916) 651-8848 | N/A |
- For in-person assistance, please visit the Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center in the east wing of the Memorial Union
Additional Resources
| Name and Link | Description | Contact Information | Location |
| Dietitian Appointments | Appointments with a registered dietitian who can provide assessment and evaluation for nutrition-related concerns and conditions including: eating conerns, disordered eating, eating disorders, diabetes, pre-diabetes, heart health, gastrointestianal concerns, meeting nutrional needs while food insecure, etc. | (530) 752-2349 | N/A |
| Student Housing & Dining Services: Nutrition | A nutrition support program for UCD students provided by Housing and Dining services. Serves nutritious food that accomodates dietary restrictions, allows for meal customization, and educates students on nutrition. | studenthousing@ucdavis.edu or (530)-752-2033 | N/A |
| Fresh Focus | A food access program where students grow and gather produce at the Student Farm. Produce is then distributed to campus partners for donation such as The Pantry, Aggie Compass Fruit & Veggie Up program, and others. | Instagram or cghdixon@ucdavis.edu | N/A |
| Eat Fresh Recipes | Healthy food recipes and meal plans. | Contact page | N/A |
| Food Access Map | Locates food and food reources on campus based on your needs. | healthy@ucdavis.edu | N/A |
| Teaching Kitchen | A program offering free cooking demostrations that empahsize nutrition, culinary education, sustainibility, and skill-building for students. | N/A | Cowell Building (North Wing); First Floor |
| USDA Recipes | Recipes, meal plans, and nutrition education that aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate. | snap-edconnection@usda.gov | N/A |
| EatFresh Mini Course | Free online nutrition course. | Contact page | N/A |