Students at San Diego City College will be able to grab something to eat or drink at a new food assistance resource this semester. 

The new food pantry, Knight’s Table, is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is located on the first floor of the T building.

Administrative assistant Marie Lindsay says the pantry offers a variety of healthy snacks because it keeps students’ energy up throughout the day.

“Nutrition fuels the brain,” Lindsay said. “We want them to be able to function and be a good student.”

Other items that can be found in the pantry are feminine hygiene products, baby food, toothbrushes and deodorant.

“We’re going to expand and have diapers also,” Lindsay said to City Times Media.

Students will need to complete an intake form either in person or online the first time they visit.

Students then use their student ID to check in on following visits.

The grand opening of the Knight’s Table and Basic Needs Center will take place on Feb. 8.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in T-150. It will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon. 

Other Food Assistance Resources

Hunger Action Day

City College has been teaming up with Feeding San Diego and San Diego Food Bank to provide free bags of fresh fruit and vegetables.

Food is distributed on the first Tuesday and Third Monday of each month in Parking Lot 8. Check out the upcoming event on Feb. 7.

Hunger Action Day is open to all students, faculty and staff. 

CalFresh San Diego City College

Qualifying students can apply for CalFresh to receive free groceries.

The program provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families.

Fill out an application at https://www.getcalfresh.org/s/sd-city-college.

City Emergency Assistance

Students can also fill out a form to find out if they qualify for a one-time gift card. Apply here.