{"id":16056,"date":"2024-11-21T19:56:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T19:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/students\/?page_id=16056"},"modified":"2026-09-14T21:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T21:17:35","slug":"food-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/food-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Food Resources &amp; Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/students\/istockphoto-1456995003-612x612-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Several people pack cardboard boxes with fresh produce, including apples, broccoli, peppers, and bread, on a table.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Student Life and Student Leadership<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/students\/services\/\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Services &amp; Resources<\/a>\n    <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\">Food Resources &amp; Support for Students<\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\">Food Resources &amp; Support for Students<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>WesternU is committed to supporting students in all aspects of their academic journey and personal well-being, including reliable access to food. Whether you are facing unexpected financial strain or experiencing any level of food insecurity, there are resources for you!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>Explore our options of on-campus resources, emergency assistance programs, and local support networks below designed to help you thrive and focused on your student success.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>On Campus Resource: Care Cabinets<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18053 alignleft\" src=\"\/media\/students\/681cea39-bce5-4ad0-beb4-cd0aed5fca06-1.jpg\" alt=\"A metal shelving unit holds blue baskets filled with canned goods, packaged food, instant noodles, and small food items. A printed sign with a QR code is posted on the upper shelf.\" width=\"346\" height=\"462\" \/>Free, non-perishable food available to all Western U students. No sign up or RSVP required, just stop by any of the on-campus locations to receive immediate short-term support.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pomona Campus:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; HPC Student Commons (next to Office of Humanism)<br \/>\n&#8211; Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library (next to LEAD Office)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lebanon Campus:<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; COMP-Northwest Student Commons<br \/>\n&#8211; CHS-Northwest Student Commons<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">If you are a student using the Care Cabinets, please take our short student survey to help us understand its usage and impact: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.westernu.edu\/students\/care-cabinet\/\">Share Your Feedback | SLL Care Cabinet Survey<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Support the Care Cabinets | Donate Today!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Partner with us in keeping our student community nourished. Donations allow us to keep the Care Cabinets stocked in between delivery and regular stocking dates, especially since items go very fast. Whether you choose to give a monetary gift or contribute food supplies, your generosity directly supports students experiencing food insecurity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monetary Donations<\/strong>: All financial donations go 100% into ensuring the Care Cabinets remain stocked and full for students who need it:<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/host.nxt.blackbaud.com\/donor-form\/?svcid=renxt&amp;formId=07ad27a6-7f02-4e45-af9d-8ab7c1e31a00&amp;envid=p-xMOv1Trc-0WfJjEjjXYEVw&amp;zone=usa\">WesternU Care Cabinet Fund<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Food &amp; Toiletry Donations<\/strong>: We gladly accept non-perishable food items and essential toiletry supplies. Donations can be dropped off at the following campus locations:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pomona Campus<\/strong>: Student Life and Leadership Office, Student Services Center, Room 101<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oregon Campus<\/strong>: Office of Student Affairs (HCOM or CHS-NW)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>For any questions regarding donations, please reach out to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:studentlife@westernu.edu\">studentlife@westernu.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <header class=\"mb-32 mx-24 md:mx-0\">\n      <h2 class=\"t-h2-sans mb-12 text-red\">                                                                                                                                       Additional Food Resources for Students<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"t-p1\">The Care Cabinets are built for short-term relief. If you are looking for a long-term solution, there are resources available:<\/p>\n          <\/header>\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              WesternU Student Emergency Support Fund\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">For students facing a financial emergency, including but not limited to food insecurity, the WesternU Student Emergency Support Fund can provide direct support.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Unexpected emergencies should not have to derail the tremendous investment you have made in your education and your future. When challenges arise, we encourage you to reach out and take advantage of the resources available to support you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>For more information and to apply: <a href=\"https:\/\/westernu.academicworks.com\/opportunities\/6295\">WesternU Student Emergency Support Fund Application<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Community Resources: Local Food Banks and Pantries\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><strong>Local Food Banks (Pomona)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">These community resources are open to all students and can provide additional long-term support to those navigating food insecurity:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inlandvalleyhopepartners.org\/Program-Services\/Food-Security-Program.asp\"><strong>Inland Valley Hope Partners<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">\u00a0Provides various food pantry resources located in Pomona, Ontario, San Dimas, and Claremont, plus two once\/month food distributions in Upland and Chino.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gods-pantry.com\/food-distribution\"><strong>God\u2019s Pantry<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 250 E. Center St., Pomona, CA 91767 \u00b7 (909) 766-8038 \u00b7 Saturday distributions, by appointment.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/students\/pdfs\/gp_food-distribution-flyer.pdf\">View flyer for more details<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newlifepomona.com\/foodbank\"><strong>New Life Community Church Food Bank<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">275 E. Foothill Blvd. Pomona, CA 91767 \u00b7 (909) 593-5000 \u00b7\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Thu 4:30\u20135:30pm and Fri 11:00am\u20133:00pm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><strong>Local Food Banks (Lebanon)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fishoflebanon.org\/get-help\"><strong>FISH of Lebanon<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 145 W Ash Street, Lebanon, OR 97355 \u00b7 (541) 259-3200 \u00b7 Tuesday\/Friday 9am-3pm (pick-up 1:30pm-3pm). Shopping-style food pantry with hygiene items. Call in the morning to reserve a shopping slot.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebanonfirstassembly.com\/the-lords-storehouse\"><strong>LORD\u2019S STOREHOUSE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 726 W Oak Street, Lebanon, OR 97355 \u00b7 (541) 259-1264 \u00b7 Monday\/Thursday 10am-1:30pm. Provides food pantry, clothing, and personal\/grooming supplies. Located in separate building at the back of church parking lot.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lebanongleaners.wixsite.com\/glean\">Lebanon Gleaners<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 470 W. C Street, Lebanon, OR 97355 \u00b7 (541) 451-1085 \u00b7 Walk-ins accepted. Free food pantry assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Search Engines &amp; App-Based Support\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18100 alignleft\" src=\"\/media\/students\/screenshot-2026-09-14-103435.png\" alt=\"Logo for FoodPantries.org with \u201cFOOD\u201d in brown, \u201cPANTRIES\u201d in orange, and \u201c.ORG\u201d in gray, all in a textured, uppercase serif font on a white background.\" width=\"435\" height=\"46\" \/>FoodPantries.org<\/strong>: A national database where you can access free food pantries and community food distribution programs by zip code or city.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Comprehensive List of Food Pantries (Oregon):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodpantries.org\/st\/oregon\">Oregon Food Pantries | Food Banks, Food Pantries, Food Assistance in Oregon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive List of Food Pantries (California):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodpantries.org\/ci\/ca-pomona\">California Food Pantries | Food Banks, Food Pantries, Food Assistance in California<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18101 alignleft ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/students\/images-2.png\" alt=\"Too Good To Go logo featuring three overlapping leaf shapes above curved text that reads \u201cTOO GOOD TO GO.\u201d.\" width=\"257\" height=\"201\" data-src=\"\/media\/students\/images-2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Too Good To Go<\/strong>: An app-based platform that connects users with local bakeries, cafes, and restaurants selling surplus, perfectly good food at the end of the day for a heavily discounted price. The app helps you save money while reducing food waste.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Download the app on the App Store or Google Play:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/share.toogoodtogo.com\/?af_adset=unattributed_adset&amp;af_js_web=true&amp;af_ad=unattributed_ad&amp;af_ss_gtm_ui=true&amp;c=US_Organic&amp;af_ss_ui=true&amp;source_caller=ui&amp;shortlink=afd50hls&amp;pid=Website&amp;af_click_lookback=7d&amp;onelink_id=OGjG&amp;af_ss_ver=2_10_1\">Too Good To Go | Download\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              CalFresh (California Residents Only) \n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <p><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.getcalfresh.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjbeckman%40westernu.edu%7C09b3936cf841476cb1e108dd1a082a5b%7C25a6f4f8d912492a84df376754ba693e%7C0%7C0%7C638695344569278176%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3f1aI5gTJ5jkVSbVOujkbqDslJU%2FPK2nnY0UP8mjnRE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apply for California SNAP Benefits | GetCalFresh.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>WesternU isn\u2019t designated as a qualifying institution with California\u2019s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CalFresh). 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However, students can still apply under individual qualifications, if they meet specific eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligibility for Students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students ages 18 to 49 enrolled in higher education more than half-time are usually only eligible for SNAP if they meet a special condition (called an exemption). Higher education may include college, university, trade and\u200b\u200b\u200b technical schools. 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