ASI Cougar Pantry offers free food and some supplies for students; Mon-Thurs, 10am–5pm, in 104 Commons
(near University Bookstore). Drop by, show your ID, and shop for free once per week.
Bring your own bags.
Free snacks (Cougar Pantry on the Go) also are available in mini fridges throughout
campus:
University Student Union:
SLIC, room 3600
Student Health & Counseling Services Lobby
Epstein Family Veterans Center Lobby
CAMP, Extended Learning Building, room 248
PASS office, Kellogg Library room 1103
Administrative Building:
Dean of Students Office, room 1200
ACE Scholars, room 3400
EOP/TRIO SSS, room 4100
Open after 5pm:
Clarke Field House Lobby
Kellogg Library 2nd floor, break room (near IITS)
Swipe Out Hunger can provide up to 10 free meals on campus each semester.
Catering left over food is avalible for free on a first come, first serve basis. Through campus' Edible Food Recovery Program, students, staff, and faculty can sign
up to receive notications when there is leftover food via the CSUSM Mobile Application.
Intructions on how to sign up for the program click here. Particpants are highly encourage to bring their reusable containers and utensils.
CalFresh is a federal program that provides monthly food benefits in purchasing groceries.
Every week there is a San Diego County Representive on campus to help students apply
for benefits. Please click here to schudule an appointment. Walk-ins are available Tuesday from 10am to 3pm at the
ASI Cougar Pantry on a first come, first serve basis. Virtual appointments are available
Tuesday and Wednesday. You can now use your CalFresh benefits on campus at Crash's Market located at the USU.
Student Emergengy Fund: $350 is available to currently enrolled CSUSM students who encounter an unexpectedfinancial emergency or catastrophic event in which their basic needs and/or ability
to function as a student are impacted.
Off-Campus Resources
BenefitsCal Students can apply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits. For assistance with
applying for these benefits while on-campus, please click here. A county representative is available on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm at the ASI Cougar
Pantry and virtually on Wednesdays.
San Marcos Seventh-day Adventist Church (2 miles from campus) 363 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos No call ahead or eligibility necessary Hours:1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Rock Church - San Marcos (3 miles from campus) 1370 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos No call ahead or eligibility necessary Hours: Every 1st Thursday of the month at 12:00 PM
Salvation Army- Escondido 1301 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA. 760-745-8616 No call ahead or eligibility necessary Hours: Monday-Friday beginning at 10:30 until food is gone
Women of Promise Resource Center (4 miles from campus) 1605 Grand Ave #1, San Marcos *Call ahead & appointment necessary Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday by appointment only
211 San Diego is a county resource and information hub that connects people with housing, utilities,
food, health, and other resources. Dial 2-1-1 to speak with a customer support representative
who will help callers search for services or search 211 online for resources.
FindHelp.org provides information about financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, etc.
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