Cal State LA Food Pantry

The pantry is located on the 3rd floor of the Student Union. Our hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please see the Campus Map.

This is a free resource for currently enrolled (degree-seeking) Cal State LA students experiencing food insecurity. Students can access the pantry once a week, every week throughout the academic year. 

Please visit the LA Food Bank locator to find another food pantry near you.

Students are encouraged to make an appointment through Navigate LA which can be easily accessed through the GETmobile app or your MyCalStateLA portal. Students can make a reservation every week, up to 7 days in advance.

Drop-ins are welcome if our appointments for that day and hour have not been filled and if our team is not too busy. You can email our team or call us at (323) 343- 3003 to ask before visiting the pantry.

When students check in for their first appointment, we will share a form that includes our Community Agreements and food insecurity screening questions. 

Please bring reusable bags and have your One Card or CIN ready.

Please try to make the day and hour that you scheduled your appointment so that we can determine whether we can allow students to drop in. You can cancel your appointment through EAB-Navigate. 

We understand that not all students are able to visit the pantry during our regular hours (Monday–Thursday, 10 AM–2 PM). To improve access, we now offer a locker pickup option—a convenient way to receive food from the Food Pantry at more flexible times. Here is a ink to the application! 

Please note that because the lockers are not refrigerated, only non-perishable items will be available. Your selected food will be bagged and placed in a locker once per week, every time you place an order.

Yes, with a reservation. Please have the person provide your name, CIN, and a picture of your One Card. 

*A student can pick up for one other student at a time, no exceptions.* 

Every week varies and this service is available while supplies last but expect grains, proteins, fruits, vegetables, and other food pantry items.

Thank you for your interest in donating! We accept non-perishable foods and some produce. You may drop off the items at the pantry during our business hours or email the Coordinator of Food Security ([email protected]) to arrange a drop-off. We also accept monetary donations through this link. 

In addition to the Food Pantry, the Office of the Dean of Students website also contains information about our Emergency Financial and Housing Assistance and the CalFresh Outreach Center.

Please visit the LA Food Bank locator to find another food pantry near you or locate a community fridge in Los Angeles.