Pantry Services
Cuyamaca Cares pantry will be open for the summer 2026 session for any student registered for a summer 2026 or fall 2026 class at Cuyamaca College. We will be distributing food on the following days:
Mondays from 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Tuesdays from 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Thursdays from 1:00pm to 5:30pm
Fridays CLOSED
Appointments are not necessary! We are drop-ins only, please feel free to come on in! We are requiring students to park in the campus parking lots and walk to our office to prevent a traffic build-up in front of our office, if you park in front of our office you will be asked to move your car before receiving groceries. If you have a mobility disability, please park in the Child Development Center parking lot where there is a paved path to our front door.
Cuyamaca Cares is located near the Child Development Center. You can find us on the campus map.
Cuyamaca Cares is proud to introduce Satellite Pantries! These small pantries are set up across the campus to ensure that free food is never far away. To find a satellite pantry near you on campus, please click the button:
Fresh Joint Farmers Market
The Fresh Joint does not operate during the summer session. We'll see you again for the Fresh Joint Farmer's Market in September!
CalFresh Assistance
If you would like assistance with your CalFresh application, Cuyamaca Cares has you covered. You can now book an appointment with one of our knowledgeable staff members to help you out. Please note that CalFresh is a program of the State of California; students do not receive CalFresh from Cuyamaca College, but we can help you apply! Please click on the button below to search our open appointments. When searching for an appointment, the appointment type is "CalFresh".
Make an On Campus CalFresh Appointment
Already have an EBT card? Many stores and restaurants accept CalFresh/EBT card payments. To find out if where EBT cards are accepted, please check out the CalFresh Locator.
Community Pantries
If you are still in need of food after visiting the Cuyamaca Cares Pantry, the community has you covered. Below are links to food bank lists in the area: