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About the DVC Food Pantry
Food Pantry services
We are open on the following days and times and located in the Student Union Building on the first floor, room 101 (Please wear a face mask):
- Wednesday - 10:30-4:30 pm
- Thursday - 10:30-4:30 pm
- Friday - 10-2 pm
For additional information contact Dietra Prater-Slack for more information.
Currently enrolled students are eligible for Food Pantry services
First time pantry users: Please complete a quick and confidential Online Intake Application Form. This form is only required once per academic year and is only for funding and research purposes. After submission, please meet with pantry staff for welcoming and orientation.
Are you facing unexpected expenses as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic and
the transition to remote classes and services? If so, you may be eligible for the
COVID-19 Emergency Grant! Students enrolled for fall 2020 can apply for a one-time
$500 grant to help with books, supplies, housing, food, transportation, technology
needs, health care, child care and other costs. Don’t let a financial emergency keep
you from completing your educational goals at DVC! Funds are limited! Apply now!
Covid-19 Emergency Grant
About the DVC Food Pantry
We know that a number of DVC students face serious financial challenges and are food
insecure. Research indicates that students without proper nutrition can have trouble
focusing on school work. They may also worry about where they will find their next
meal.
The DVC Food Pantry serves as a free supplemental food resource for all students who may need it. This service was made possible by the California Chancellor's Office Hunger Free allocation, DVC Foundation donations from faculty, staff and community members, DVC Retirees Association Board, and grants from Kaiser Permanente, Whole Foods 365, Safeway, and the John Muir Community Health Fund.
The Diablo Valley College Food Pantry opened March 2018. It was established in the Student Union Multicultural Center through the leadership of DVC’s Associated Students in partnership with the:
- English Department,
- College Administration,
- Student Life Office,
- Foundation Office, and
- Contra Costa/Solano County Food Bank.
Donations
The DVC Foundation accepts monetary donations. However, the food pantry does not currently accept food, personal hygiene and toiletry donations.
Contact Student Life
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Dietra Prater-Slack, Program Assistant |
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| Telephone: | 925-969-2355 or extension 22355 |
| Office location: | Student Union Room 101 Fall 2020 campus map |
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Fall Hours:
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Wednesday and Thursday 10:30-4:30 pm Friday 10-2 pm |