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ASI Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
ASI Cougar Pantry
Monday-Tuesday: 10am - 6:30pm
Wednesday-Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Resources
Here to Help
The team here at CSUSM is dedicated to helping students achieve success and connecting them with the resources and assistance necessary to help them achieve their degree. On the CSUSM Basic Needs website you'll find a collection of on campus and community resources available to you.
Emergency Food Resources
CalFresh
CalFresh, formerly known as food stamps, can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. The amount of the benefit is based on the size of your household, your income and your housing expenses. To see if you’re eligible, visit the CalFresh website.
Feeding San Diego's Together Tour
We are proud to partner with Feeding San Diego to provide free food assistance for our community. To learn more about their hunger-relief programs and find additional free food distributions across the county, click link above!
San Diego Food Bank GPS Food Locator Map
In need of emergency groceries? The Food Bank and our network of community partners are here to help. Use our Food Locator Map below to find a food distribution site near you.
San Diego Food Bank Super Pantry Program
The San Diego Food Bank Super Pantry program provides expanded, consistent food assistance through strategic hubs offering fresh produce, proteins, and pantry staples. These locations feature both drive-thru and walk-up services, often providing additional resources like diapers. They serve as key, accessible community support centers across the county. Learn more at the San Diego Food Bank website or click the link above!
San Diego Food Bank Emergency Food Assistance Program
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP or TEFAP) is a USDA program which works to improve the health of low-income families by supplementing their diets with nutritious foods. The Food Bank administers the program and distributes USDA-provided food to more than 90,000 individuals at 70 distribution sites every month throughout San Diego County. Participants in the program can receive food once a month from an EFAP distribution site.
San Diego Food Bank Neighborhood Distribution Program
The Neighborhood Distribution Program distributes food to thousands of individuals and families once a month at more than 30 different sites throughout San Diego County. Distributions take place in parking lots, most of them offer drive-thru and walk-up service. The majority of the food distributed consists of fresh fruits and vegetables which is part of the Food Bank’s Nutrition Initiative to provide healthy, nutrient-rich food to our clients.
211 San Diego
This website provides an interactive map that allows you to find free food near you.
Power Outage Food Safety Resources
- San Diego County Food Safety Related to Power Outages
- San Diego Food Bank Food Center Appointment - How to Schedule
Receiving CalFresh benefits and lost power for 4 hours or more? You may be entitled to replacement befits to cover costs of food lost. Contact and County office or contact the San Diego Food Bank for CalFresh Outreach staff to support. Claim must be filed within 10 days of power outage.