May 30, 2024 – A valuable resource is now available for Santa Fe College students and staff facing food insecurity: Whether you need a week’s worth of groceries or just some quick snacks, Saints Food Share is here to help, year-round.
Saints Food Share is committed to alleviating food insecurity, improving the lives of students and enriching our community. Students can individually request a week’s worth of groceries, including canned goods and other shelf-stable foods. These groceries can be picked up weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or as a one-time request.
Students can also visit our Grab and Go Pantry locations to pick up pre-prepared bags of groceries and snacks.
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The program began as a volunteer effort and has grown into a university-supported department.
The program relies on donations to source much of its food. Events like “Boo at the Zoo” are typically the largest food drive of the year. The 2023 event donated about 6,000 cans of food.
The team works with students to cater for their dietary needs as well – for example, if someone is on a gluten-free diet, Foodshare will make sure the food provided meets that person’s requirements, so students can get what they need rather than throwing away what they can’t eat.
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From August 2023 to April 2024, FoodShare experienced significant growth in its outreach efforts, responding to 1,140 requests for grocery bags and distributing 9,663 pounds of non-perishable food items. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous period from August 2022 to April 2023, when FoodShare responded to 431 requests for grocery bags and distributed 5,108 pounds of non-perishable food items.
Number of students served:
70% are on scholarships; 43% are first-generation students; 25% work on campus; 20% are international students; 12% experience both food insecurity and housing insecurity.
We are here to help
Saints Food Share is one way we support students on their academic journey. From counseling to financial wellness, we have the services they need to succeed. To learn more, visit news.sfcollege.edu/2024/04/12/were-here-to-help-santa-fe-college-2.
