Food Assistance
The department of Basic Needs, under the direction of Student Equity provides food assistance for all Coastline students who are experiencing immediate food insecurity through the Coastline Food Pantry, scheduled Food Box pick up and information about the Cal Fresh Program.
Coastline Food Pantry
The Coastline Food Pantry supports students' nutritional needs with both perishable and non-perishable items available free of charge through weekly programming and Food Box pick up.
Required Check In on the Mobile App
The Coastline Food Pantry does not require a RSVP or reservation. All Coastline students are welcome to utilize the Food Pantry weekly and need to check in via the Coastline Mobile App.
To best prepare for your Food Pantry check-in process, download the Coastline App on your mobile device (cellphone).
Need assistance with the Coastline Mobile App?
- Call Basic Needs at 714.241.6014
- Email Basic Needs at basicneeds@coastline.edu
- View the Mobile App Navigation Guide for the Food Pantry (PDF)
Coastline Food Boxes
Schedule with Basic Needs Monday-Friday
Food Boxes are available beyond the designated Food pantry dates. Food Boxes are non-perishable items and do not include fresh fruits or vegetables. These boxes are based on availability and seasonal inventory. Please note Food Boxes contain non-perishable items such as canned vegetables, dry bags of rice, pasta, breakfast cereal/cereal bars, shelf stable milk alternatives and other alternative items that vary.
A Food Box can be made available for direct student pick up at Coastline's Newport Beach Campus locations.
Food Boxes are available to pick up Monday - Friday between 8am - 4pm.
If you would like to schedule a Food Box pick-up of non-perishable items, you must email basicneeds@coastline.edu at least 24hrs in advance. Please include your first and last name as well as student ID number.
*Please allow at least 24-hour notice for the Food Box request to be submitted and prepared. You will receive an email confirmation of your request.
CalFresh
What is CalFresh?
CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program). CalFresh dollars help stretch a tight food budget and help many people afford to incorporate healthy foods like fruits and vegetables into their diets.
CalFresh is the name of the USDA-funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the state of California. Recipients receive and "spend" CalFresh benefits electronically, via personal Golden State Advantage electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards that look just like any other credit or debit cards.
The Basic Needs department at Coastline can support students through the CalFresh Pre-Screening and eligibility process. To make a pre-screening appointment to check your CalFresh eligibility and/or application preparation, email basicneeds@coastline.edu to schedule an appointment.
Local Resources
Please find additional local food assistance resources below:
- Local Food Resources List
- A Free Food Map generated by 211
- CalFresh
- Project Food Box
- Guide to Shelf Stable and Perishable Food Items
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