Food Resources
🌞Yes, we're open this summer!🍉
Pick up FREE groceries on campus every week!
FREE Food assistance is available for students and non-student members of our community in need.
Cañada College Food Market
In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley
The Cañada College Food Market provides FREE nutritious food fostering a nourished and focused learning environment.
No appointment is needed!
Hours of Operation
(Closed during college holidays and winter break)
Tuesdays - Thrusdays
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location
Building 5, Room 222
What to Bring to the Food Market
Reusable bags - to carry your groceries
If you forget a bag, we have a limited number available - but bringing your own helps us stay sustainable!
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 winter break:
- Tuesday: 10 am to 12 pm
Location
Parking Lot 6 (just follow the signs when you drive on campus)
Volunteer Opportunity: Food Distribution
Food distribution is a great chance for volunteers to interface with clients and help build a resilient community. Voluteers assist with a variety of tasks at our outdoor, Farmers Market-style food distribution.
Duties may include:
- Setting up tables and food displays
- Unloading and moving food from pallets (up to 25lbs)
- Sorting and bagging frozen meat items
- Greeting and checking in clients
- Assisting with food selection
- Cleaning up and handling recycling/compost
Requirements
- Comfortable with physical activity (bending, lifting, carring)
- Able to work outdoors
- Respectful, compassionate, and able to maintain confidentiality
- Open to working with people from diverse backgrounds.
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