The Berkeley City College Food Pantry is open on Mondays from 12 pm – 2 pm at 1001 University Avenue, Berkeley. Be sure to wear a mask, bring your student ID, and maintain a six-foot distance from others.
Grocery Bag Distribution
In light of the current COVID-19 crisis, the Berkeley City College Food Pantry (BCCFP) is collaborating with the Berkeley Food Network (BFN) to continue distributing food for students. This will ensure that BCC students retain the capacity to receive prepared grocery bags with food inside them.
From 12/18/2020 – 1/25/2021, the BCC Food Pantry will be closed. Berkeley Food Network will proceed to offer groceries to BCC students at its main distribution location, 1925 9th Street Berkeley.
On Instagram @bccfoodpantry or via email: SIGN UP
BFN Normal Operation
BFN will continue to offer its normal distribution for all Albany and Berkeley residents at their normal time. Students who fit this criteria can pick up food at this time if they so wish.
Address: 1001 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710
(Mondays – Thursdays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
(Monday and Wednesday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
(1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Additional Resources
Berkeley City College understands that students are currently facing struggles due to the COVID-19. We have compiled a list of resources that is available to all students at https://www.berkeleycitycollege.edu/wp/external-resources/.
For updates and to obtain information about COVID-19, please visit the California Department of Public Health website at cdph.ca.gov/covid19.
AS OF COVID-19 Quarantine:
In-School Pantry – SUSPENDED
Collaborating with Berkeley Food Network.
- (12/18/2020) BCC Food Pantry will be closed for Winter Break.
- (01/25/2021) BCC Food Pantry will reopen.
Active FOOD PANTRIES:
- Berkeley Food Network:
1001 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710
Open Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm, Mon&Wed 5-7pm, 1st&3rd Sat 10am-12pm - Berkeley Food Pantry:
1600 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
Open Mon/Wed/Fri 2-4 pm (and by appointment)
Other IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
- CALL Food Helpline:
1-800-870-3663 or 1-510-635-3663 - GO ONLINE at:
www.foodnow.net or www.comidaahora.net (Español) - OR VISIT ONLINE Alameda Food Bank’s website: www.accfb.org, and click “Get Food” in the top right corner.
- For students under the age of 18:
SEE ONLINE at: https://www.acoe.org/Page/989 for locations of free pick-up meal services. - Get Food Stamps Online: http://mycalfresh.org/
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AS OF COVID-19 Quarantine:
In-School Pantry – SUSPENDED
Currently working on another distribution location. Update coming soon!
- (04/13/20 Working on new distribution plan, stay tuned.
- (04/02/20) BCC Food Pantry Transitioning to media production and resource promotion.
- (03/23/20) BCC Food Pantry Suspended Until Further Notice.