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

  • 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.
    • Location: St. Martin's Episcopal Church (640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis, CA 95616)
       
  • Food Recovery Network at UC Davis is 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.
  • Fruit & Veggie Up offers FREE produce for UC Davis students. Don't forget to bring your bag!
    • Location: Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center in the east wing of the Memorial Union
       
  • The Pantry is an ASUCD unit that provides UC Davis students with food and other basic essentials. They offer walk-in and online ordering options.
    • Location: The Pantry in the east wing of the Memorial Union, next to the Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center
       
  • Yolo Food Bank provides food assistance to any Yolo County resident through their network of partners and agencies.

 

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.

  • GetCalFresh.org is an Official State of California CalFresh partner to help apply for benefits with ease, efficiency and dignity
  • Department of Social Services - CalFresh is the state of California's website if you would like to research other available programs.
    • For in-person assistance, please visit the Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center in the east wing of the Memorial Union

 

Fresh Focus

The Fresh Focus program is 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.

 

Additional Resources