Nutritional Support
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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@stmarys-ca.edu or DM @gaelpantry on Instagram to schedule a time that fits with your schedule.
Summer Hours: By appointment only. Please email scf7@stmarys-ca.edu 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:
- Call our Helpline at 1-510-635-3663 or, visit
- Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Rooms 201-202, on the lower courtyard
- Pantry on Wednesday evenings from 5-6:30pm
- 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
- 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
- SAN FRANCISCO
- 3990 Brickway Blvd., Santa Rosa, 707-523-7900
- Groceries to Go, Produce Pantry, Community Marketplace
- 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
- 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.
