Food Pantry and CalFresh at De Anza
The Food Pantry is available to currently registered De Anza students. You must have a De Anza student ID (physical or digital card) and be registered for the current term.
Visit the Food Pantry in the Registration & Student Services (RSS) Building, room 127.
- For hours, see the schedule below
- Visit only once per week
- Bring a bag!
You can also get groceries and other food items on campus from these sources:
- Mobile pantries operated by West Valley and Loaves & Fishes visit campus several times a month – see the schedule below.
- Prepared foods are available at no charge at the Information table in the RSS building every Monday at 10:00a.m. while supplies last, courtesy of "No Time to Waste." (We also have microwaves, utensils and napkins available.)
- Snacks, soup and drinks are available – at no charge for students who need them – in numerous locations around campus – see the list of food locations.
- CalFresh provides monthly assistance for purchasing food. We can help you apply – see details below.
- Several nonprofit agencies around Santa Clara County also have food available – see the list below.
The De Anza Food Pantry is operated in collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank and West Valley Community Services. You can read about the Food Pantry in the Mercury News.
Schedule: Food Pantry and Mobile Pantries
This schedule is subject to change. Please follow us on Instagram @deanzabasicneeds for the latest updates, or email dafoodpantry@deanza.edu with any questions. The campus Food Pantry is closed every Friday.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY |
June 2De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 3De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 4
De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 5De Anza Campus Pantry
Loaves & Fishes
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June 9De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 10
De Anza Campus Pantry
Park-It Market
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June 11De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 12
De Anza Campus Pantry
Loaves & Fishes
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June 16De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 17De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 18
De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 19
De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 23De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 24
De Anza Campus Pantry
Park-It Market
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June 25De Anza Campus Pantry
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June 26De Anza Campus Pantry
Loaves & Fishes
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CalFresh: Need Money for Food?
Find out if you're eligible for CalFresh!
- Monthly cash assistance for purchasing food
- Provided via EBT debit card (looks like any other debit card)
- Use it to buy groceries and fresh produce at participating stores, restaurants and farmers' markets
To find out if you qualify, get help with your application, or extend your eligibility, you can email us at dafoodpantry@deanza.edu to ask questions or schedule a meeting to complete the application.
More Help With Your CalFresh Application
You can also get free online assistance with your CalFresh application, thanks to Second Harvest, a regional food bank. Just click the button to fill out the Second Harvest help form.
Grocery Store Gift Cards
Important Update: Walmart Gift Card Distribution Paused
As of now, the Basic Needs Department will no longer be distributing Walmart gift cards until further notice.
We understand how important this support has been for our students, and we are currently reassessing the program to ensure it is distributed fairly and sustainably. Please continue to check this page or your student email for updates on any changes or future availability.
In the meantime, we encourage you to explore our other Basic Needs resources, including our Food Pantry, Park-It Market, Loaves & Fishes grocery support, and assistance with public benefits.
Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at dabasicneeds@fhda.edu
Park-It Market
The mobile pantry from West Valley Community Services visits Parking Lot A on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, from 1:45-3:00 p.m.
- You'll need to bring your student ID.
- Bring a bag.
- You can find fresh produce, meat, dairy products, dry goods and canned items
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Groceries are available every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. in Parking Lot A, courtesy of Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen and A La Carte.
- You'll need to bring a bag to carry your selections.
Help Support the Food Pantry
Food insecurity among college students is a serious issue. A recent survey of De Anza students found nearly four out of ten experienced food insecurity. In
the 2018-19 academic year the De Anza Food Pantry was accessed by 419 unduplicated
students a total of 2,245 times. Please consider supporting student achievement through
access to food. Visit the Foothill-De Anza Foundation's Quick Donate webpage and designate your gift for the De Anza Food Pantry.
Resources Around Santa Clara County
You also may find food assistance through the following programs. (Please contact them to find out their eligibility requirements.) You'll find more resources on our Basic Needs Resources webpage.
- Cupertino: West Valley Community Services, 10104 Vista Drive, phone: 408.255.8033
- Gilroy: St. Joseph’s Family Center, 7950 Church St. Suite A, phone: 408.842.6662
- Mountain View: Community Services Agency, 435 San Antonio Road. phone: 650.968.0836
- Palo Alto: LifeMoves Bredt Family and Children’s Center, 33 Encina Ave., phone: 650.853.8672
- San Jose:
- Sacred Heart Community Services, 1381 S. First St., phone: 408.278.2160
- Salvation Army, 359 N. Fourth St., phone: 408.282.1165 x 3210
- LifeMoves Georgia Travis Center, 260 Commercial St., phone: 408.271.1630
- Sunnyvale: Sunnyvale Community Services, 725 Kifer Rd., phone: 408.738.4321
Second Harvest Food Bank Hotline
To find a food distribution center or delivery program near you
- Call the Second Harvest Food Connection hotline at 1.800.984.3663
- Text “GETFOOD” to 408.455.5181
- Send an email to getfood@shfb.org