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Food Support

Continuing Education has resources in place to provide free and healthy food options for students in need.

Pantries & Food Programs

Do you need immediate food assistance? Check the links below to find a food pantry near you!

OC Navigator​
Feed OC
Find Help - Los Angeles County​
Find Help - Riverside County

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CalFresh Application Assistance

CalFresh can help you purchase healthy and nutritious food. The program gives monthly food benefits on an EBT card you can use at grocery stores. Contact the Welcome Center​ for help with your application. 

​To learn more about the program, click below. ​

Click below to make an appointment through Zoom, over the phone, or in-person. Select the option for Cont Ed/Non-Credit.

Food Distributions

Twice a month, we have a food distribution event at Centennial Education Center. This is in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County and OC Food Bank/CAP OC (TEFAP)​. Distributions begin at 10:00 AM, while supplies last.

​Spring 2025 Distribution Dates
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 (Second Harvest)
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 (OC Food Bank)
Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 (Second Harvest)
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 (OC Food Bank)
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 (Second Harvest)
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 (OC Food Bank)
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 (Second Harvest)
Wednesday, ​May 21st, 2025 (OC Food Bank)​

​​​​​​* bring grocery bags or cart
* know your student ID number
* provide your household information (immediate family only)​​

​Santa Ana College's Fainbarg Chase Thrive Center

Continuing Education students have access to the Thrive Center located in the village at Santa Ana College. The center provides access to resources including a food pantry, housing assistance, free clothing, and more. 

Learn more:

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