SCC operates a food pantry for currently enrolled students! Full and part time students, faculty, and staff may visit the Food Pantry and Resource Center up to three times per quarter. Items vary but usually include dry goods, canned goods, frozen ingredients, refrigerated staples, as well as hair and body care products.  

All currently enrolled students are eligible – visit the Food Pantry and Resource Center located down the hallway from the Student Leadership Center in Bldg 6, Room 102. All you need is your student ID! (Student ID cards can be obtained for free from Bigfoot Central in Bldg 15).

We are open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursdays during the quarter. Hours are subject to change – call the Student Leadership Center for questions 509-533-8900.

We also serve SCC Off Campus Centers:

• Colville Center – 985 S. Elm St, Colville, WA Room 107B
• Adult Education Center – please visit SCC Campus
• Apprenticeship Center – 2110 N. Fancher Way, Spokane, WA Room 140A

MISSION

Food insecurity, among other forms of basic needs insecurity, are realities everywhere - even on college campuses. The SCC CARES Food Pantry and Resource Center is here to assist members of the SCC campus community who need food and hygiene assistance, free of charge. We understand that circumstances can change at any moment, which is why we also provide information and referrals to individuals regarding campus and community support resources

VISION | VALUES

The SCC CARES Food Pantry and Resource Center Program aims to alleviate basic needs insecurity to foster a healthy and inclusive community by providing access to food and hygiene resources and information on campus and community supports. We also seek to destigmatize basic needs insecurity and to create a safer space for students to engage in help-seeking behavior and peer support.

The SCC CARES Food Pantry and Resource Center has recognized this vision and the following values in our operating principles as a resource for student support and retention:

• For SCC students to succeed, we realize that basic needs must first be met. We learn as whole people. The SCC CARES Food Pantry & Resource Center sees addressing basic needs insecurity as a critical tool for student success, retention, persistence, and completion of students' academic goals.
• For students that may be experiencing challenges with basic needs insecurity, we work together to support the student in meeting those needs and providing appropriate referrals.
• The SCC CARES Food Pantry and Resource Center is here to assist students who may be experiencing basic needs insecurity (via) resource referrals. We understand that circumstances can change at any moment, which is why we provide resource information to help students connect with longer-term, sustainable solutions.
• We seek to destigmatize basic needs insecurity and normalize the ability of students to access our services in a caring, supportive, and informative environment through education, outreach, and day-to-day interactions.

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