Additional Resources
The A.S. Food Pantry is a supplementary food resource for students. Please also check out the following free on-campus resources available to SDSU students.
Basic Needs Center
Located on the 3rd floor of Calpulli Center | view Basic Needs Center on map
The Basic Needs Center also has a variety of basic needs resources, programs, and referral services for SDSU students. Find current hours of operation and more information on the Basic Needs Center website or contact basicneedscenter@sdsu.edu with any questions.
Basic Needs Kits: The A.S. Food Pantry does not offer any non-food items. Students can request Basic Needs Kits (including hygiene products, menstrual products, school supplies, diapers, etc.) once per month through the Basic Needs Center. Please use the Basic Needs Kit Request Form to request a Kit.
Aztec Student Union and Aztec Recreation Center Restrooms
Free menstrual supplies are available in all restrooms located in the Aztec Student Union and Aztec Recreation Center.
Economic Crisis Response Team
Located in the Basic Needs Center | view ECRT on map
If you are in an immediate economic or financial crisis and are concerned about your basic needs, please submit a Request for Assistance form to the Economic Crisis Response Team.
CalFresh
CalFresh (federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP) - the Basic Needs Center offers assistance with enrollment.
CalFresh provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families. The amount issued is dependent on many factors, including household size and income. More information about CalFresh is available on the Basic Needs Center's CalFresh page.
Students can receive walk-in support for CalFresh from the County of San Diego through the Basic Needs Center (hours may vary), or connect with a CalFresh Enrollment Specialist to request assistance. For questions, please contact calfresh@sdsu.edu.
The Wesley House Food Pantry
Located on Hardy Avenue between Calpulli Center & CERCA Student Housing | view The Wesley House on map
The Wesley House Student Food Pantry offers free food to all SDSU students. Please refer to the Wesley House Food Pantry website for more information including current hours of operation.
Brightside Produce Stand
Located between Bell Pavilion & the SDSU Bookstore | view Brightside Produce Stand on map
Brightside Produce offers a “pay what you can” deal every Thursday for students to purchase locally grown, fresh produce at an affordable price.
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
To find additional food distribution programs near you, please refer to this GPS Food Locator Map courtesy of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in San Diego County. They distribute over 50 million pounds of food annually and serve an average of 400,000 people monthly.
The SD Food Bank receives food from the USDA, food manufacturers, food retailers, the agricultural sector, food drives, and financial contributions used to purchase foods. The SD Food Bank’s operations are supported by more than 13,000 volunteers annually who help sort and distribute food products.
The SD Food Bank works to acquire, store, organize, and distribute food through a network of more than 450 nonprofit partner organizations including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth programs, and senior centers in communities throughout San Diego County. The SD Food Bank also distributes food directly to those in need at numerous sites throughout the county.