San Diego Miramar College prioritizes the food security of our students. Resources to support these endeavors are made possible through the support of the California Community College Chancellor's Office, Feeding San Diego, San Diego Food Bank, and donations from the Miramar College community.
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Jet Fuel Food Pantry
The Jet Fuel Food Pantry is subsidized by a grant from the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office; therefore, only current San Diego Miramar College students are permitted to use this resource. Students may utilize the pantry only once per day during operating hours.
The Jet Fuel Food Pantry is located in the Jet Fuel Resource Center (basic needs center) on the third floor of the K1 Student Services Building (K1-211).
The Jet Fuel Food Pantry is the flagship program of the Basic Needs Center. The pantry offers a wide variety of fresh foods, shelf stable items, snacks, and frozen goods to help food-insecure students maintain access to food and nutrition resources.
All students can access the pantry so long as they meet the following criteria:
- Be a current SDCCD student (have a valid student ID)
- Be enrolled in at least one (1) class at Miramar College (excludes CCE-Miramar) during the current semester
- Have submitted a pantry use form for the semester they intend to use the pantry
Food Pantry Hours:
Mon – Tue: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Wed – Thu: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Pantry Pickup
The Pantry Pickup program is available for students who are unable to access the food pantry during regular operating hours due to their class and/or work schedule or because they are unable to come to campus while the pantry is open for reasons like caring for a family member or facing transportation challenges.
Students can choose from several “pantry packs” that include pre-selected, non-perishable groceries. Once your request has been approved, your pantry pack will be secured in a designated locker on campus so you can pick up your items at a time that works best for you. Items are held for one week only.
A complete description of available pantry packs and instructions for picking up your request are listed on the Pantry Pickup form.
Note: the Pantry Pickup Form for the spring 2024 semester will open soon. Check back after February 3rd.
Retail Rescue
On Monday and Tuesday mornings, the Jet Fuel Food Pantry benefits from Feeding San Diego’s Retail Rescue program. Thanks to our local Sprouts, Smart & Final, and Target stores, the pantry receives high quality fresh produce and other items which may have otherwise been thrown away. We are proud to share a partnership with local stores to support the essential nutrition needs of our students.
The Really, Really Free Farmers Market
Through our partnership with Feeding San Diego, Miramar College hosts a farmer’s market-style food distribution on campus on the first and third Wednesdays each month, and it’s completely FREE, really!
The distribution begins at 9:00 am and continues while supplies last (approximately 11:00 am). The Really, Really Free Farmers Market is open to the community and takes place in front of the K1 Student Services Building.
CalFresh
CalFresh, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) throughout the United States, is a program that provides low-income households with monthly benefits to buy food. CalFresh benefits can help supplement the food budget of a household allowing them to buy more nutritious foods.
Eligibility for CalFresh and the amount of benefits a household may receive depends on the household's size, income, and expenses. CalFresh benefits are provided on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and can be used to buy food at participating grocery stores, online stores, and farmers markets.
To apply for CalFresh benefits, visit getcalfresh.org or click the button below.
Application Assistance
Need help with your application?
Each month, a representative from the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank visits our campus to assist anyone who might be interested in applying for CalFresh benefits. A representative will discuss program eligibility, the application process, and necessary documentation with those who are interested.
CalFresh Drop-in Assistance is available in the Jet Fuel Food Pantry (K1-211) from 12–2p on the following dates:
California Food Assistance Program
The State of California provides state-funded food benefits through the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for non-citizens who do not qualify for CalFresh benefits, which are federally funded.
To be eligible to CFAP, non-citizens must currently be ineligible for CalFresh benefits solely due to their immigration status under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996.
Some examples of CFAP eligible individuals are non-citizens who are:
- Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) who have not met the five (5) year United States (U.S.) residency requirement or 40 qualifying work quarters criteria
- Parolees
- Conditional entrants
- Or are battered or abused
You can learn more about CFAP eligibility and how to apply at cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/california-food-assistance-program. The Miramar Dreamers Support Office provides resources for undocumented and immigrant students and their families. Learn more at sdmiramar.edu/dreamers.