Food
Explore our comprehensive food resources designed to support students in need and ensure access to nutritious meals.
Meals Assistance Program
The Meals Assistance Program provides students that are food insecure and/or experiencing a student emergency access to several healthy and well-balanced meals in one of the three University Dining Commons (Parkside, Hillside, or Beachside). Speak with a case manager about the Meals Assistance Program.
CalFresh Grocery Assistance Program
CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need. The CalFresh Outreach Team guides the student through the application process. Formerly known as ‘food stamps,’ CalFresh is the name of the USDA-funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the state of California and connects eligible students with up to $292 per month to spend on groceries.
CalFresh benefits can be used to purchase fresh, local, and healthy produce at grocery stores, markets, and farmer’s markets.
Monthly Income Limits
| People in Household | Monthly Income Before Taxes |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,510 |
| 2 | $3,408 |
| 3 | $4,304 |
| 4 | $5,200 |
| 5 | $6,098 |
| 6 | $6,994 |
| 7 | $7,890 |
| 8 | $8,788 |
| Each Additional Member | +$898 |
Maximum Monthly Allotment
| People in Household | Maximum Monthly Allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 | $292 |
| 2 | $536 |
| 3 | $768 |
| 4 | $975 |
| 5 | $1,158 |
| 6 | $1,390 |
| 7 | $1,536 |
| 8 | $1,756 |
| Each Additional Member | +$220 |
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CalFresh Healthy Living
Ready to kickstart your college life with some awesome healthy habits? Say hello to CalFresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed)! We’re all about helping you live your best life by teaching you how to eat well, stay active, and make the most of your food budget. Join us for our cooking classes which include a demo and free tastings! Join a CalFresh Healthy Living event today.
Food Pantry
The Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry operates as the official food pantry for CSULB students. The pantry provides food items for students in need.
CSULB Mobile App: Beach Bites
Beach Bites is a feature in the CSULB Mobile App that alerts students to available food from on-campus catered events and meetings.
- Beach Bite Tutorial - PDF
- Download the app here:
Off Campus Food Resources
Find off campus food resources using our Find Help Now tool.
On Campus Food Options
Explore on campus food and shopping options.
