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Food Resources on Campus
Student Health Center
Food Pantry
The Â鶹ӰÒôapp Food Pantry is located in the Multipurpose Room by the cafeteria. Students enrolled in the current semester of instruction are allowed to visit the pantry twice per week.Current student ID card required.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - Noon and 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (hours are subjected to change).
Free Meals on Campus
All Â鶹ӰÒôapp students enrolled in the current semester are entitled to one free meal a day at the Everytable cafeteria located on campus. Current student ID card required.
Mobile Food Pantry
Â鶹ӰÒôapp has partnered with the Los Angeles County Food Bank to provide food
for all its students and the surrounding community. The mobile food pantry operates
every second Tuesday of the month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in parking lot F.
Â鶹ӰÒôapp Farmers' Market
Â鶹ӰÒôapp, in collaboration with the , hosts a weekly farmers' market on campus Wednesdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in The
Village (near Parking Lot A). The market is open to the public.
Enrolled Â鶹ӰÒôapp students are eligible for $20 in vouchers weekly to spend
at the Farmers' Market (while supplies last). Current student ID card required.
CalFresh EBT cards are accepted and the Â鶹ӰÒôapp Farmers' Market offers Market
Match.
Questions about the Certified Farmers' Market? Contact Tynay Griffin, Manager at 323-864-5161
or email tynay@see-la.org.
CalFresh
CalFresh is a program offered through the Department of Social Services (DPSS) that could help you and
your family get access to fresh food.
If you have additional questions about the application process or need help applying,
you may contact Myrna Reyes by emailing calfresh@compton.edu or completing the to request direct application assistance.
Snap Retail Locator
The allows anyone to locate nearby SNAP-authorized retailers by entering a street address,
city and state or zip code. Enter your starting location and select a retailer or
map point to get details and directions.
Although the tool is designed to help SNAP recipients, it is also helpful for other
government entities, community organizations and others aiding SNAP recipients. The
latest updates were made in October 2023.
Community Food Resources
Food Pantries & Giveaways
Los Angeles County Food Bank-Â鶹ӰÒôapp
1111 E. Artesia Blvd. Compton, CA 90221
Parking Lot F (Use the Greenleaf Blvd. entrance)
Food Distribution Every 2nd Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Food Net - East Rancho Dominguez
15116 S. Atlantic Ave, Compton, CA 90221
Food Distribution: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (appointment needed)
Appointments: 310-603-7401
Shields for Families-Social Service Agency - Food Bank
11705 Deputy Yamamoto Place
Lynwood, CA 90262
323-242-5000, ext. 4200
Food Distribution: Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paramount Care Foundation
8303 Alondra Boulevard
Paramount, CA 90723
562-531-6820
City of Lynwood: Kinds and Teens Eat Free
http://lynwood.ca.us/2020/03/14/kids-and-teens-eat-free-starting-march-16/
To find the nearest Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/
Food Bank Resource Guide (PDF)
K-12 Food Resources
Questions?
If you have additional questions about food resources on campus, please contact the student equity office at 310-900-1600 ext 2509 or email the Tartar Support Network at tartarsupport@compton.edu
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