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Welcome to the Pirates' Pantry!

Current enrolled MJC students may be eligible to receive free food! We are here to support students in need of additional food and basic needs throughout their educational journey at MJC. All students must complete the Basic Needs Intake Form Fall 2024, before participating in our program. After submitting the Basic Needs Intake Form, you will be contacted through your MJC email to attend a Pirates' Pantry Application orientation.

Hours of Operation

Pirates' Pantry

Mary Stuart Rogers (MSR) Building, West Campus
  • Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m

  • Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Extended Hours of Operation:
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, Pirates' Pantry will be open through appointments only

Hours are subject to change due to staff availability

Body Fuel Station

Quad, East Campus
  • Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

Our application process is changing! Please read about the new process below.

Basic Needs Intake Form Fall 2024

We have a new form for all basic needs services.

Please fill out the Basic Needs Intake Form Fall 2024 in order to participate in the Pirates' Pantry for the 2024 Fall semester.

After submitting the Basic Needs Intake Form, please email mjcpiratespantry@mjc.edu to complete the process to be part of Pirates' Pantry.


This application will be good for the current semester and gives you access to all food distribution programs and support such as:

  • Grocery Appointments; Drive-thru OR Pantry Visits
  • Pantry Body Fuel Stations on East Campus
  • On-The-Go Snacks and Drinks
  • Food Services Vouchers for both Campus Cafeterias
  • Personal Care and Hygiene products
  • CalFresh Application Assistance

 

When the current grocery appointment form is available, you'll be able to find it here.

 

Pirates' Pantry Services

Grocery Appointments

Receive a variety of groceries (canned goods, meat, produce, etc.) twice a month! This can be done either in person inside the MSR Building or Drive-Thru in Lot 209.

On-The-Go Snacks

Snacks, refreshments, and drinks brought to you by our MJC Hunger-FREE initiative.

Food Services Vouchers

Available while supplies last

Food vouchers for either East or West Campus cafeterias.

Pantry Body Fuel Station, East Campus

  • In front of the Student Center
  • Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Drive-thru Grocery Appointment, West Campus, Lot 209

  • By Appointment Only
  • 2nd and 4th Thursdays during mornings

Hygiene/Cleaning products can be received once a month

We are based on a Four Point System

  • Students have four points
  • Point value of items is based on the quantity of the item.
 

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