The Food Resource Center (FRC) is a full-service stop for food and gardening resources. The space houses the food pantry, a student work and lounge space, the garden coordinator office and a library focused on all things food, including food systems issues, how to grow food and how to cook it. All Pacificans are welcome to use the space.
 

Pacific Food Pantry

The Pacific Food Pantry is a resource for members of the Pacific community experiencing food insecurity. The pantry provides non-perishable items, grocery store gift cards and fresh produce to Pacificans in need. The food pantry relies on generous support from donors and organizations including the United Way of San Joaquin County. It is operated by the Office of Dean of Students.

The resources below are available to currently enrolled students, active faculty, or staff members who self-identify as food insecure. Visitors are required to bring their Pacific ID. When able, we ask that visitors bring a resuable bag when picking up food.

Pantry pickup

The physical Food Pantry is located on the Stockton Campus, Food Resource Center in Communications Building Room 10. Please enter through the glass door by the Robb Garden. Garden produce will be delivered on Tuesday afternoons.

Food Pantry Hours for Summer 2025

All summer visitors are required to complete a summer verification form. 

Fresh produce pickup

For freshly harvested produce, visit the Ted & Chris Robb Garden every Tuesday as the seasons allow. This is a donation-based program open to Pacificans and the community. 

Garden Market Hours

Tuesdays:  9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Food Pantry

The Virtual Food Pantry is available to Sacramento and San Francisco students who do not have access to the physical pantry on the Stockton campus.

Donate to the food pantry

The Pacific Food Pantry is entirely reliant on the generosity of individuals, employee donation programs, grants and corporate gifts. To make large donations of food items please email pacificfoodpantry@pacific.edu to arrange for pick-up.

The Pantry has received support from United Way of Stockton, TIAA employee donation, Stockton Grocery Outlet Bargain Market and Capstone Development Partners.

Make a monetary gift
students picking out food from food pantry

How to donate food and hygiene items

Food can be dropped at blue donation bins in Mail Services or dropped at the Pantry when it is open. To make large donations of food items please email pacificfoodpantry@pacific.edu to arrange for pick-up.

Frequently Needed Items

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  • Canned chicken/tuna
  • Canned or dry beans
  • Spam
  • Nuts
  • Protein/Granola bars
  • Rice
  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce
  • Canned or dried fruit
  • Cereal
  • Oatmeal
  • Peanut butter
  • Jelly
  • Gluten-free and vegan items
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Oil
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  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body Wash
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Floss
  • Menstrual pads
  • Tampons
  • Lotion
  • Face wash
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Pantry Questions?

For any questions regarding the Pacific Food Pantry, please contact us by email or phone.

pacificfoodpantry@pacific.edu
209.946.3937