Nutritional Support

For Saint Mary's students in need, there is assistance on and off-campus for nutritional support.

Not many students realize that they may be eligible for a number of local, county, and federal nutritional resources.  Below are a few links to explore for both SMC programs and off-campus resources.

Nutritious Food:

On Campus Resources:

• GaelPantry
  • Fall and Spring Term hours: Monday/Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Tuesday/Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  
  • Jan Term Hours: By appointment only. Please email scf7@051857.com or DM @gaelpantry on Instagram to schedule a time that fits with your schedule.
    Summer Hours: By appointment only. Please email scf7@051857.com or DM @gaelpantry on Instagram to schedule a time that fits with your schedule.
  • Located in the back of the Soda Center.  

• Solidarity Supper
  • Free meal once a month put on by the Mission and Ministry Center
  • Located in the courtyard by the Mission and Ministry Center 
  • Fall 2024 time and dates: 5 pm - 6 pm September 18, October 23, and November 13 
  • If you have any questions, please contact the Mission and Ministry Center (mmc@stmarys-ca,edu, x4366) or message us on Instagram (@gaelpantry). 

• Legacy Garden
  • Saint Mary’s half acre organic garden is located behind South Claeys residence hall.
  • The garden grows a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs and is home to thriving honey bees.
  • Volunteer hours vary by semester - please check current hours posted at the entrance of the garden.

Off Campus Resources:

• Alameda County Community Food Bank
  • Call our Helpline at 1-510-635-3663 or, visit FoodNow.net
  • Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
• Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church
  • 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Rooms 201-202, on the lower courtyard
  • Pantry on Wednesday evenings from 5-6:30pm 
• Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
  • 4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, 925-676-7543 
  • Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, Saturday – Sunday:  8:00 am – 3:30 pm
• SF-Marin Food Bank
  • SAN FRANCISCO
    • 900 Pennsylvania Avenue
    • San Francisco, CA 94107
  • MARIN
    • 2550 Kerner Boulevard
    • San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Temporary Pop- Up Pantries
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Redwood Empire Food Bank
  • 3990 Brickway Blvd., Santa Rosa, 707-523-7900 
  • Groceries to Go, Produce Pantry, Community Marketplace
• Monument Crisis Center 
  • Families and individuals can pick up 15-20 pounds of FREE fresh produce twice a month.
  • 2nd & 4th Monday, 2:00-3:00pm
  • 1990 Market St, Concord CA 94520
• NorthCreek Church
  • 2303 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA US 94598
  • We will be distributing food from our south parking lot every other Tuesday morning from 10:45 - 11:45am. Bags of food will already be prepared and our volunteers will place them in your trunk.