A.S. Food Pantry
The Associated Students Food Pantry provides free, nutritious food for all SDSU students and connects students with other basic needs resources on campus.
Fresh produce and shelf-stable foods are always available. Snacks, eggs, and refrigerated & frozen foods are sometimes available. All of the food at the A.S. Food Pantry is either purchased from the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank or donated to the pantry by Aztec Shops.
Since 2016, the A.S. Food Pantry has been an Associated Students initiative committed to supporting SDSU students navigating food and nutrition insecurity.
Check out the Aztec Union Instagram story every Wednesday to see which fruits and vegetables are available!
Visit the Aztec Union Instagram at @aztecunion
The A.S. Food Pantry is supported by Aztecs Rock Hunger.
Donate to Aztecs Rock Hunger today!Shopping at the A.S. Food Pantry
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can shop at the A.S. Food Pantry?
The A.S. Food Pantry is for all SDSU students with a Red ID, including those enrolled through SDSU Global Campus programs. No proof of need is required to utilize the A.S. Food Pantry.
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What do I need to bring with me?
Please bring a reusable shopping bag with you. Biodegradable produce bags are usually available at the check-in table, but these bags are not intended to hold heavier, packaged items.
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How do I check in?
When you arrive, provide your Red ID number to the pantry staff member at the front desk. You do not need your physical Red ID card with you as long as you know your 9-digit Red ID number.
Please note that a line to check in may form during busy times, such as when the pantry opens and during passing periods. A maximum of 6 people are allowed in the pantry at once to ensure a comfortable shopping experience for all.
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Are there limits while shopping?
Most items at the pantry are not limited. Any items that are limited will have a sign indicating the quantity limit per person for that day. Item limits are used for popular foods that are not always in stock, such as eggs and snacks.
We kindly ask that everyone follow the posted item limits to ensure as many students as possible have access to those items as well.
There is no check-out process at the A.S. Food Pantry, and you do not need to show your items to pantry staff when you finish shopping.
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How often can I visit?
Students can check in and shop for food every day that the A.S. Food Pantry is open. There is no weekly limit.
If you have any questions while shopping, please ask an A.S. Food Pantry staff member.
Supporting the A.S. Food Pantry
The A.S. Food Pantry does not accept food donations. Please direct any nonperishable food donations to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
If you would like to support the A.S. Food Pantry directly, please consider making a monetary contribution to Aztecs Rock Hunger.
Donate to Aztecs Rock HungerAztecs Rock Hunger (ARH) is a student-led campaign that supports food insecure populations on campus and in the greater San Diego community. The funds raised through ARH are used to purchase food for the A.S. Food pantry from the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
Learn more about Aztecs Rock Hunger
Getting Involved
If you’re a current SDSU student interested in volunteering at the A.S. Food Pantry, please submit an A.S. Food Pantry Volunteer Interest Form
If you’re interested in learning more about Associated Students and other ways to get involved, please submit this A.S. Student Interest Form
Additional Information
Media Inquiries
To maintain a confidential space, all pantry tours, photography, and media requests must be approved and scheduled in advance through this contact form.
Summer Parking
For students shopping at the A.S. Food Pantry during the summer, 20-minute complimentary parking is available on Wednesdays between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Look for the A.S. Food Pantry parking signs in Parking Lot 2A, in the parking spaces closest to the Rainbow Bridge, which connects to the Student Union.
Please remember to scan the QR code on the sign to upload your vehicle’s license plate number into the parking system. Limit your parking to 20 minutes or less to avoid potentially receiving a parking citation. The 20 minutes starts as soon as you submit your license plate number.
Complimentary parking is not available during fall and spring semesters.