CalFresh
CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities.
Tiger Pantry
Apply for Cal Fresh for help with your food costs! If you are a financial aid student, you may qualify for help as a result of a recent change in the eligibility requirements for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Apply Here. You may need a copy of your Financial Aid Award Letter, which you can obtain through Self Service.
What is the Tiger Pantry?
The Tiger Pantry offers non-perishable food items such as pasta, rice, beans, as well as fresh fruits, and vegetables. There are also personal hygiene products such as soap, toothbrushes, shampoo, toilet paper, and laundry detergent available. It is available to all currently enrolled Reedley College students completely free of charge. This is made possible by donations and collaboration with Central California Food Bank. There are no eligibility requirements.
Visit our Grab and Go Snack Stations
Available in the Counseling office, Learning Center, Math Center, Reading & Writing Center, SSS office, CalWORKs, and Veterans Center.
Hours & Location
Summer 2023
Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm
Fall 2023
Mondays-Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 pm
Location: Student Center Room 103 (former Game Room)
Contact Us
Veronica Leal
Food Pantry Coordinator
Email: veronica.leal@reedleycollege.edu
Phone: 559-494-3734
Student Services Building, Office 41
Follow us on Instagram @reedleytigerpantry
The Diaper Program at The Tiger Pantry
What is the Diaper Program?
In collaboration with Central California Food Bank, we are excited to offer the Diaper Program to our students, which will provide diapers to families with children of diaper-wearing ages. This service is available in the Tiger Pantry.
- Available to all currently enrolled Reedley College students with diaper-wearing children
- Diaper sizes 1-6 are available
- Terms and conditions apply
Additional Food Resources
Amazon Wish List
Support the success of our students by purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List for the Reedley College Food Pantry.
Financial Donations
The Tiger Pantry welcomes financial donations to improve and sustain basic needs services for our Reedley College student community.
Mission
The Reedley College Tiger Food Pantry aims to support and empower students who are experiencing food insecurity or having challenges to accessing food. Our mission is to ensure students can focus on their academic and personal development while addressing hunger and unmet basic needs.
All enrolled students are welcome to access the Tiger Food Pantry! There are no eligibility criteria at the Tiger Food Pantry as we believe all students deserve access to fresh, nutritious foods, diapers, and hygiene products.
Values
Empowerment
The Tiger Pantry is committed to disrupting the stigma around hunger. We will continuously work to empower students to actively use resources that support their success, retention, and well-being.
Inclusivity
We recognize the importance of students being able to see themselves, their heritage, and their culture reflected in the foods provided by the Tiger Pantry. We will remain aware of our campus's diversity and will continuously make efforts to reflect it on our shelves.
Growth
Every day is an opportunity to learn something new. The Tiger Pantry is committed to centering the needs of students and actively ensuring that the food pantry is continuously using student-driven data and feedback to make changes.
Agency
Supporting students in having the autonomy to make decisions about the foods that best meet their dietary preferences and needs.
Dignity
The Tiger Pantry is committed to providing Reedley College students with a shopping experience grounded in dignity and respect. Our staff provides students with a safe and welcoming environment.
