We recognize that secure access to food and housing is essential to academic success in higher education and must, therefore, be treated as a top educational priority. We will exemplify this commitment in our public statements and in our daily work. We will advance a campus culture of caring that recognizes that students are humans first. We will use data and evidence to drive our efforts to reduce food and housing insecurity and seek to impact as many of our students as possible. Finally, we will address the structural poverty that created this basic needs security crisis.

Students are encouraged to attend the EVC Drive-Thru distribution on campus. The distribution will take place the First and Third Friday of Every month from 9:30 am-11:00 am inside of Parking Lot 1. 

 Students can click here to RSVP for Future Distributions

Students can also visit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley website to search for food near 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

EVC F.R.E.S.H Market

Did you know that over 50% of students at Evergreen Valley College have reported being food insecure within the past month?

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:

*denotes high need items

Cans of Tuna*

Cans of Chicken*

Canned Goods

Spaghetti Sauce*

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*

For Financial Donations, please visit the San Jose Evergreen Community College Foundation website. Under "I want to support" Emergency Funds-EVC Students. Financial Donations help to ensure the purchase of grocery gift cards for students, the purchase of special diet items not donated such as vegan, halal, and Kosher items, and provide one-time emergency grants to students in need.