Pantry

Basic Needs Center

In the College of the Redwoods Basic Needs Center (food pantry & clothing closet), CR students are welcome to come in to grab a snack or tea and once a week, to shop at the food pantry and the clothing closet. Students can also get CalFresh information and apply for this monthly food assistance program. 

Food Pantry

We stock items such as:

• Bulk: white rice, brown rice, lentils, split peas, black beans, kidney beans, bean soup mix, couscous, steel cut oat
• Canned: Refried beans, chili, soups, albacore tuna, canned chicken, spam, corn, peas, garbanzo beans, string beans, tomato sauce, tomatoes diced
• Pastas: instant noodles, organic quinoa, assorted pasta, macaroni & cheese, Ramen noodles, Shoyu ramen bowls, Tonkotsu Miso Ramen
• Snack Foods: oatmeal, Rice Krispy treats, granola bars, BelVita crackers, apple sauce, fruit cups
• Personal Hygiene Items: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, combs, tissues, feminine hygiene products
• Produce: apples, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, strawberries
• School Supplies: pencils, pens, erasers, lined paper, folders, notebooks, composition notebooks, binders, assorted binder supplies, backpacks

Clothing Closet

CLOTHING
We carry school/work/interview appropriate clothing which include: jeans, khakis, t-shirts, blouses, blazers, sweaters, scarves, dresses, dress shirts, business suits, shoes, tennis-shoes, new socks and undergarments.

HOUSEWARES
Sheets, comforters, pillows, towels, plates, bowls, utensils, assorted cookware 

If you have any questions about items in the Basic Needs Center, please contact us at foodpantryatcr@gmail.com.

CalFresh

CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps eligible low-income individuals and families afford healthy, nutritious food. Participants receive an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that works like a debit card and can be used at most grocery stores and farmers markets. CalFresh is designed for people who meet federal income eligibility guidelines and want extra support stretching their food budget to ensure consistent access to nutritious meals. Our Basic Needs Center Wellness Coordinators can assist you wil you application. Visit PE 117 to Monday - Thursday from 9:00am - 4:00pm for more informaiton.

Application & Chat: 
https://www.getcalfresh.org/?source=cdss
Application: https://benefitscal.com/
Location: 929 Koster Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Contact: (877) 410-4700
Website:  https://humboldtgov.org/519/CalFresh

Farm Stand, Farmers’ Markets and CSAs

CR Farm Share Program

Enjoy a variety of produce each week while supporting our farm and agriculture program. Current Students receive a 20% discount. To receive the student rate, you must be full-time and will need your class schedule for the current semester when signing up. Eggs are not eligible for the student discount

Pick-ups will be on campus once per week. Tentative pick-up day plans*:

• The 20 week share is tentatively planned for Wednesday afternoon during the summer.
• Once fall semester begins, the pick-up day for both the 20 and 10 week share is tentatively planned for Tuesday afternoon

• If you are unable to pick up your share during the scheduled pick-up time, your share will be donated.
• We put in effort to provide our CSA members with a wide variety of crops throughout the season. This is a fun and challenging part of operating a CSA, and hope that our members enjoy the unique varieties we grow. However, if you only like certain produce we grow at the farm, we suggest you instead shop at our Campus Farm Stand. View the events calendar at www.redwoods.edu/events for planned Farm Stand days and times.

Other Farmers' Markets

Farmers’ Markets in Humboldt County accept CalFresh. Click here to view the farmers’ market schedules and to see information about Market Match, a bonus program that helps you stretch your CalFresh dollars at farmers’ markets in Arcata, Eureka and McKinleyville, in addition to the Fortuna and Garberville.

CSA is a partnership between a farm and community of supporters. CSA members commit to a farm to a whole growing season by purchasing a CSA share. The farmer then provides each member with a weekly distribution of seasonal produce at the peak of peak of ripeness and nutrition.