![]() Inĭescribing the college-wide effort which included employees from facilities, risk Out that the college has a long history of providing food resources to students. Susan Fila-SMC’s Director of Health & Wellbeing, who oversees the college’s food security programs-pointed It is hard for students to focus on classes when they are hungry!”ĭr. To continue to serve students as best as we can during this public health crisis. Has created a set of difficult circumstances for many,” she said. Time know, and feel, that the college is here to support them. Jeffery said that the college’s goal is to “ensure that students who are in need during this She moved back to Los Angeles, she heard from friends who went to SMC that it was “the Ivy League of community colleges, and that number one in transfers." Lampkin, who had headed straight from high school to Hampton University, an HBCU in Virginia, was unable to stay there because of a lack of financial support from family. a bit of light in the uncertain times right now.” I didn’t feel rushed-I felt she was genuinely concerned and happy to see She asked me how I was, and adjusting toĬlasses. The person I got my food from was the president of the college. Like spaghetti noodles and tomato sauce, and Everytable meals I can just microwave!”Īnother unexpected highlight of the experience was “driving through and Was expecting canned goods-but we also got cereal, milk, things to prep a meal with, South Los Angeles resident and SMC psychology major Quenarii Lampkin was one of the recipients of today’s drive-thru pop-up pantry. Through partnerships with organizations like Westside Food Bank and Food Forward, and by grant funding including from sources such as the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, in addition to donations through the SMC Foundation. The SMC food security programs have been made possible over the years Other essential wraparound services such as referrals to community resources and case Program sponsored by SMC’s Associated Students and a partnership with CalFresh to get eligible students enrolled to receive benefits. Of rent for its presence at the SMC Center for Media and Design (the new pantry’s launch was delayed due to the Covid-19 crisis) a meal voucher Weekly free farmers’ market and hundreds of donated meals from Everytable in lieu Will feature refrigeration for fresh produce previously available in the college’s It includes 10 food closets and a new centralized food pantry that Santa Monica College has one of the most comprehensive college food security programs Remote environment through June 16, 2020. SMC’s classes and student support services are being provided in a completely Resources that are currently inaccessible to students due to the Covid-19 crisis. This inaugural drive-thru pantry was designed as an alternative to on-campus food ![]() ![]() In addition, 500 mealsįrom social enterprise Everytable were distributed, plus delicious cupcakes from The Butter End Cakery. ![]() ![]() Non-perishable food items and groceries from Westside Food Bank and SMC’s 10 donor-supported food closets were handed out. Mandatory social distancing and hygiene guidelines were enforced, as 250 bags of On Thursday, April 2 in a parking lot near the SMC Student Services Center. SANTA MONICA, CA- Santa Monica College (SMC) held a first-ever drive-thru pop-up pantry to serve students who are food insecure Risk of Food Insecurity Receive Meals at Home Pantry on April 2 SMC Foundation Has Also Launched a $2 Million Fundraising Campaign, 700 Students at Santa Monica College Feeds Hundreds of Students During Covid-19 Crisis, First Drive-Thru
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