Compass Market – Free Food Resources
Free Food Resources
Contact Us
Compass Center
Student + Administration Bldg.
SAB Room 120
wellness@contracosta.edu
Basic Needs Coordinator
Hope Dixon (She/Her/Hers)
hdixon@contracosta.edu
510.215.4796
Free Food Resources
A completely free on-campus store!
Pick up groceries, baby supplies and other daily essentials.
To get free groceries, stop by the Student Life office in Student + Administration Building. They’ll take you upstairs to the market and get you set up with everything you need.
Read about how these lockers are helping us creatively reach more students!:
5 creative ways California colleges are feeding students beyond food pantries
Compass Center’s
New Food Lockers are Here!
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You’ve probably seen the big metal lockers in the cafeteria, but do you know how to use them? With our new Food Locker Service, students at CCC can order fresh groceries online and pick them up anytime from secure, refrigerated lockers right on campus. The best part, it’s all at no-cost!
Order online and pick up on your own time!
Once you complete the form and submit it, you’ll receive an email with a referral code within 48 business hours. The email will come from noreply@orderahead.org, and all you need to do is click it to begin the registration and order process!
Food Pantry
Check-in at Student Life Office
Student + Admin Bldg., Room 101
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Monday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday + Thursday
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Closed for Saturday/Sunday
Free Lunch Program
Check-in at the Cafeteria
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Free lunch is provided on a first come first served basis. Lunch is served in the cafeteria starting at 12:00 p.m.
Food Bank Produce Pop-Up
One Comet Way near lot 1 and 2
In front of parking lot drop off
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1st and 3rd Monday
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join us for our bi-monthly Produce Pop-Up! It’s a great way to stock up on fresh produce at no cost. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grab some nutritious goodies!
Other Food + Nutrition Resources
Find a safe and comfortable home with the help of Contra Costa College’s housing resources, support programs, and free services designed to provide you with stability and peace of mind.
In Contra Costa County, you can apply for CalFresh in several ways. Learn how to apply.
CalFresh is a program that provides monthly food benefits to low-income Californians. CalFresh is part of the federal SNAP program and helps you buy healthy food with an EBT card. CalFresh also provides economic benefits to communities in need.
Expedited Services: If you are without money for food, you may qualify for emergency CalFresh benefits. Expedited Services will provide eligible households with CalFresh benefits by the third calendar day following their application date. A weekend (Saturday and Sunday) is considered one calendar day. For questions and assistance, please call the 24-hour toll-free information line: 877-505-4630.
Let us Help
Visit the Student Life Office in the Student + Administration Building, Room 101.
Apply on Your Own
We are here to help but if you would like to apply on your own, please use the link above to get started.
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
Hours: Open 7:00 a.m. ⋅ Closes 7:00 p.m.
Phone: 925-676-7543
Alameda County Community Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
Hours: Monday–Friday Open 9:00 a.m. Closes 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 510-335-3663
Emergency Food Helpline: 1-800-870-Food
Hours: Monday–Friday Open 9:00 a.m. Closes 4:00 p.m.
- USDA – Food Safety Education and Fact Sheets with information about food product dating.
- Contra Costa County Health, Housing and Homeless Services
- Contra Costa County Farmer’s Markets
- USDA’s Nutrition Assistance Program: Eat Right When Money’s Tight (PDF)
- Did you know that DVC has a Community Dental Clinic with reduced rates?
- Holiday food distribution locations
Food Locker FAQ
You can place an order as often as once a week.
Yes you can utilize both resources!
Email wellness@contracosta.edu.
We are here to help.
Code sent to you is ONLY active for 2 days after food is delivered to the locker to ensure freshness. We work to put the food in to be ready for pickup on the day you’ve requested.
Items that come in the Pantry box include pastas, ready to eat meals, tuna, soups and snacks. See the picuture to get a better idea of what might be in your box each order.
The lockers are located in our Cafeteria and the doors are open for students to access 7:00AM-7:00PM Monday-Friday.
Get Involved
The Compass Center welcomes partnerships and philanthropic support that strengthen student wellbeing and access to essential resources.
Partnerships and Collaboration
Organizations or individuals interested in partnering with the Compass Center are encouraged to contact the Basic Needs Coordinator at hdixon@contracosta.edu.
Support Our Work
Donations directly support Contra Costa College students through food access and related basic needs services.
*Note: When donating, please select “Choose Other” in the designation field and enter “Food Pantry” to ensure your gift is directed to Compass Center services.
Campus Presentations and Trainings
Faculty and staff seeking presentations or trainings related to student basic needs may submit a request using the form below