Food Pantry and CalFresh at De Anza

The Food Pantry is available to currently registered De Anza students. You must have a De Anza student ID (physical  or digital card) and be registered for the current term.

Food Pantry logoVisit the Food Pantry in the Registration & Student Services (RSS) Building, room 127.

  • For hours, see the schedule below
  • Visit only once per week
  • Bring a bag!

You can also get groceries and other food items on campus from these sources:

  • Mobile pantries operated by West Valley and Loaves & Fishes visit campus several times a month – see the schedule below.
  • Prepared foods are available at no charge in the Resource Hub(RSS 143) every Monday from 11:00a.m. -1:00 p.m. while supplies last, courtesy of "No Time to Waste." (We also have microwaves, utensils and napkins.)
  • Snacks, soup and drinks are available – at no charge for students who need them – in numerous locations around campus – see the list of food locations.
  • CalFresh provides monthly assistance for purchasing food. We can help you apply – see details below.
  • Grocery store gift cards are available from the Food Pantry for eligible students – see details below.
  • Several nonprofit agencies around Santa Clara County also have food available – see the list below.

The De Anza Food Pantry is operated in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank and West Valley Community Services. You can read about the Food Pantry in the Mercury News.  


Schedule: Food Pantry and Mobile Pantries

This schedule is subject to change. Please follow us on Instagram @deanzabasicneeds for the latest updates, or email dafoodpantry@deanza.edu with any questions.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

December 9

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • 2:00 p.m-4:30 p.m.

December 10

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • 10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.
  • Park-It Market
    • 1:45-3:00 p.m

December 11

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

December 12

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Loaves & Fishes
  • 2:00-3:00 p.m.

December 16

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • CLOSED

December 17

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

December 18

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

December 19

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • 10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.

December 23

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • CLOSED

December 24

De Anza Campus Pantry

  • CLOSED

December 25

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • CLOSED

December 26

De Anza Campus Pantry 
  • CLOSED

December 30

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • CLOSED

December 31

De Anza Campus Pantry
  • CLOSED


CalFresh: Need Money for Food?

Find out if you're eligible for CalFresh!

  • Monthly cash assistance for purchasing food
  • Provided via EBT debit card (looks like any other debit card)
  • Use it to buy groceries and fresh produce at participating stores, restaurants and farmers' markets

To find out if you qualify, get help with your application, or extend your eligibility, you can email us at dafoodpantry@deanza.edu to ask questions or schedule a meeting to complete the application.


Grocery Store Gift Cards

Cards will only be distributed once a student applies on the following distribution dates within a two-week period. (Distribution dates are subject to cancellation due to funding or change in supply.)

  • Students are responsible for maintaining eligibility. Please review the full guidelines, which will be sent via email with your first requested card, as well as the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
  • Student are required to be enrolled as a full time student 12 units or more in order to qualify for a grocery store gift card.
  • If you have a receipt to submit, please submit it to dafoodpantry@deanza.edu with the whole amount used, if there is a remaining balance the receipt will not be accepted until balance on card is zero.
  • Students who maintain eligibility can request up to one card each distribution date, only while supplies last. Eligible students must submit a new request, using the request form in the link below.
  • Receipts and requests are due no later than 4 p.m. the day before distribution dates to allow time to process requests. Receipts and requests submitted after 4pm on the day before distribution dates may not be processed in time for that date. No cards can be requested or granted retroactively.

Upcoming Grocery Card Distribution Dates 

  • Friday, October 11
  • Friday, October 25
  • Friday, November 8
  • Friday, November 22
  • Friday, December 6

GROCERY GIFT CARD APPLICATION


Park-It Market

The mobile pantry from West Valley Community Services visits Parking Lot A on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 1:45-3:15 p.m.

  • You'll need to bring your student ID.
  • You can find fresh produce, meat, dairy products, dry goods and canned items 

Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen

Groceries are available every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. in Parking Lot A, courtesy of Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen and A La Carte.

  • You'll need to bring a bag to carry your selections. 

Help Support the Food Pantry

Food insecurity among college students is a serious issue. A recent survey of De Anza students found nearly four out of ten experienced food insecurity. In the 2018-19 academic year the De Anza Food Pantry was accessed by 419 unduplicated students a total of 2,245 times. Please consider supporting student achievement through access to food. Visit the Foothill-De Anza Foundation's Quick Donate webpage and designate your gift for the De Anza Food Pantry.


Resources Around Santa Clara County

You also may find food assistance through the following programs. (Please contact them to find out their eligibility requirements.) You'll find more resources on our Basic Needs Resources webpage.

Second Harvest Food Bank Hotline

To find a food distribution center or delivery program near you

  • Call the Second Harvest Food Connection hotline at 1.800.984.3663
  • Text “GETFOOD” to 408.455.5181
  • Send an email to  getfood@shfb.org
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