ASI Food Pantry

ASI Food Pantry

Overview

Our Mission

The ASI Food Pantry exists to provide food and basic necessities to Sac State students with financial hardships and food insecurity, at no cost.

In addition to helping alleviate hunger within our student community, the ASI Food Pantry aims to decrease the negative impact that food insecurities have on the academic success of our students.

The ASI Food Pantry provides basic necessities such as: non-perishables, fresh produce, and toiletries. The Pantry is a shared resource made possible by donations from the community!

Fall 2021 Hours 

August 30th – December 17th
Monday: 12pm – 3pm
Tuesday: 10am – 2pm
Wednesday: 1pm – 5pm
Thursday: 12pm – 3pm
Friday: 10am – 2pm 
Closed September 6, November 11, November 25 & 26. 

Winter Break 2021-2022 Hours 

December 20th – January 21st 
CLOSED DECEMBER 23rd - JANUARY 2nd
 Monday: 12pm – 3pm
Tuesday: 10am – 2pm
Wednesday: 1pm – 5pm
Thursday: 12pm – 3pm
Friday: 10am – 2pm 

Location

  • University Union, Room 1246  
  • Entrance on side of Union between University Union and Santa Clara Hall
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How it works

Students can visit the Pantry once per week. To be eligible to utilize the ASI Food Pantry, students must 1. be enrolled at Sac State, 2. bring One-Card or know student ID number, and 3. Fill out the New User Registration Form (once a semester).

Fill out the New User Registration Form to be eligible to use the ASI Food Pantry.

Free Groceries Pop Up 

The Free Groceries Pop Up is a separate and additional service of the ASI Food Pantry. In an effort to provide healthier eating options, ASI has partnered with the Central Downtown Food Basket to distribute fresh produce at no cost to Sac State students in need. 

 

ASI Food Pantry Lockers: After Hours Pick-Up

We are happy to announce that we now have ASI Food Pantry Lockers for After Hours pick up! The purpose of these lockers is to increase accessibility to the ASI Food Pantry by allowing students to pick up food outside of the Food Pantry’s regular hours. We recognize how limited a student’s availability can be and this is a great option for students with a busy schedule!

  • Pick up will be available 5pm – until 12pm the following date
  • The Lockers are located on the first floor of the University Union next between The Store and the ASI Hotspot.  
  • After Hours Pick Up times are also limited to the University Unions hours
  • If you need to pick up on the weekend, sign up for a Friday Date

The deadline to sign up for a pick-up with the Lockers will be 1 day before the date you are considering. You can sign up to 7 days before as well.

Sign up to utilize the ASI Food Pantry Lockers for After Hours Pick Up here!

Additional Resources

We have compiled a list of resources for students facing food insecurity. Check out our resource list.

Contact Us 

ASI Student Engagement and Outreach- 1st floor University Union
Elizabeth Villalobos
Food Pantry Coordinator

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ASI Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the ASI Food Pantry! Please note that all volunteers will be required to show proof of covid-19 vaccination record. Check out the orientation PDF for more information about our program, volunteer roles and policies! 

Volunteer Orientation PDF

Click the link below for the volunteer opportunity you are interested in! We need support most during our stocking & free groceries pop ups!

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Make a Donation

We rely heavily on the generous donations from our community! We accept food & monetary donations year round and host special food drive events. Click the tabs to find out more about each way to give. We appreciate your support!

 Food Donations

The ASI Food Pantry is accepting food donations, in person during the same hours that the Pantry is open. We accept donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries.We CANNOT accept donations of fresh items, frozen items or items that have already been open.