Due to COVID-19 and mandates from both the State of California and Santa Clara County, the Food Pantry and the First Friday Food Distribution have been closed and cancelled until further notice. We will update all students when these services are set to resume.

In the meantime, students in need of food are recommended to visit Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley to search for food nearby their zip code: 
 https://shfb.auntbertha.com/search_results/95125?widget=shfb&ref=https://www.shfb.org/getfood

Or by texting "GETFOOD" to 
1-408-455-5181.

For more information or assistance please email: studentlife@evc.edu

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EVC F.R.E.S.H Market

The Evergreen Valley College F.R.E.S.H (Food, Resources, and Education to Stop Hunger) Market was established to provide immediate food needs of EVC students by providing a variety of non-perishable food items. The F.R.E.S.H Market provides grab-and-go options (granola bars, microwavable soups and noodles, etc.) and other options ( boxed cereal, canned goods, etc.) that may require students to prepare. The market is maintained in partnership with the Office of Student Life, the Associated Student Government, Second Harvest Food Bank, and New Seasons Market.

How to Access the F.R.E.S.H Market

Students must be enrolled in at least 1 credit to be eligible to receive items from the F.R.E.S.H Market. The F.R.E.S.H Market is located on the first floor of the Gullo I Student Center in Room 114 directly near the ATM machines.

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Fridays: By Appointment Only

If a student needs access to the pantry outside the above listed hours please email the Office of Student Life at studentlife@evc.edu or call (408) 223-6768.

How to Donate

We are constantly taking donations in order to keep the shelves of the F.R.E.S.H Market stocked. Please drop off all donations to the Office of Student Life in Gullo I-203 or Gullo I-205 during normal business hours on Fridays ONLY. 

Please note: the EVC F.R.E.S.H Market will only accept donations of non-perishable food items and plastic utensils. Below is the list of items the pantry is always in need of:

Cans of Tuna*

Cans of Chicken*

Canned Stew

Canned Chili

Pork and Beans

Canned Soups

Spaghetti Sauce*

Kidney Beans

Peanut Butter*

Canned Vegetables

Instant Potatoes

Canned Fruits

Fruit Cups

Jelly

Raisins

Juice Boxes

Rice*

Pasta*

Macaroni and Cheese*

Crackers

Cans of Ravioli/SpaghettiO's*

Hamburger Helper and other related Boxed Meals*

Boxes of Cereal*

Instant Oatmeal (individual packets) *

Cereal Bars

Frozen Pancakes/Waffles

Syrup

Pop Tarts

Pringles

Granola Bars*

Microwave Popcorn

Easy Mac*

Microwaveable Frozen Meals*

*high demand items