ASI Cougar Pantry

Fresh Market Monday

• Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza 
• Hours of Operation: Mondays | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Dates: 02/02/26, 02/23/26, 03/02/26, 03/16/26, 04/06/26, 04/20/26, 05/04/26

ASI Cougar Pantry On-The-Go

In an effort to serve students all across campus, ASI Cougar Pantry is offering additional snacks and produce in 10 spaces on campus. Pick up produce and snacks from one of our convenient mini fridge locations!

Through a grant, ASI was able to purchase several mini fridges and place them throughout campus, providing students with access to produce and snacks outside of the ASI Cougar Pantry space.

Locations

1. STEM Success Center, ELB 251
2. Social & Behavioral Sciences Building (SBSB), 1st Floor 
3. Student Health and Counseling Services (SHCS), Lobby
4. Kellogg Library, 2nd floor break room - Available past normal business hours
5. Associated Students Inc. Office, University Student Union 3700
6. EOP/TRIO SSS, Administration Building 4100
7. ACE Scholars, Administration Building 3400
8. Clarke Field House, Lobby - Available past normal business hours
9. Epstein Family Veterans Center, Lobby
10. COMPASS Center, Kellogg 1103

For CSUSM Students only. Please take only what you will use.

ASI Cougar Pantry Express Bag Pick-up 

The ASI Cougar Pantry team created the Pantry Express Bag Pick Up, a to-go bag pick-up option, to support students who are unable to visit the pantry during regular operating hours. Read the full policy here. 

Guidelines  

1. A bag will be available once a week for currently enrolled CSUSM students. 
   • The student cannot have “shopped” in the pantry during that week 
2. Students will only be eligible to receive a pre-bagged bag once per week  
3. Bags will be available only on Fridays at the ASI Cougar Pantry for pick-up between 12:00pm and 3:00pm unless otherwise scheduled with ASI Cougar Pantry team member. Contact cougarpantry@csusm.edu for additional details. 
   • If campus is closed on Friday, to-go bags will not be available. 
4. Bag will include dry good and shelf-stable items in addition to diapers and menstrual products if requested on submitted form. All items are dependent on item availability. 
5. Bags will be prepared by ASI Cougar Pantry team members. 
6. Student must come pick up the bag themselves and show valid student ID  
   • If bag is not picked up by 3:00pm, items will be redistributed back to ASI Cougar Pantry inventory unless otherwise scheduled with ASI team member.  

Submit a request for a bag here

Requests must be submitted by 5pm on the Thursday the week of bag pick-up. ASI Cougar Pantry team member will contact approved students via email Friday morning to confirm bag pick-up approval or denial. 

Questions?

Contact us at: cougarpantry@csusm.edu or (760) 750-6019

FAQ

• What is the ASI Cougar Pantry?
  The ASI Cougar Pantry serves all CSUSM students in an effort to decrease food insecurity on campus. The pantry stocks a variety of dry and canned goods, limited produce, milk, toiletries, and diapers.
• Where is the ASI Cougar Pantry located?
  The ASI Cougar Pantry is now located in Commons 104, right next to the University Bookstore.
• Are there free parking spots for students shopping at the ASI Cougar Pantry?
  The ASI Cougar Pantry has two 30-minute parking spots in Lot E that student shoppers are more than welcome to use.
• What are the hours of operation?
  • Location: Commons 104
  • ATTENTION: ASI Cougar Pantry will be closed for spring break Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3. We will reopen on Monday, April 6
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday  & Tuesday | 10:00am - 6:30pm
    • Wednesday & Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Friday: CLOSED

  If you require additional food resources, you can

  • • • Utilize 211
      • Visit the San Diego Food Bank Locator Map
      • Email cougarpantry@csusm.edu for emergency assistance
• What do I need in order to shop at the ASI Cougar Pantry?
  In order to shop, you will need a reusable bag and a current CSUSM student ID number!
• Do we have to pay for the food that the ASI Cougar Pantry provides?
  No, the ASI Cougar Pantry provides free food for currently enrolled CSUSM students. The pantry is funded through student fees that students are required to pay at registration.
• How many times can I go to the ASI Cougar Pantry?
  Each CSUSM enrolled student can visit the pantry once a week. 

Location: Commons 104

Hours of Operation:

ATTENTION: ASI Cougar Pantry will be closed for spring break Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3. We will reopen on Monday, April 6

• • Monday  & Tuesday | 10:00am - 6:30pm
  • Wednesday & Thursday | 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday: CLOSED

• • If you are in need of additional food resources, you can
    • Utilize 211
    • Visit San Diego Food Bank Locator Map
    • Email cougarpantry@csusm.edu for emergency assistance

Contact Us

760.750.6019
cougarpantry@csusm.edu