Emergency Food Resources
 

Student Affairs Case Management

125 Costo Hall

casemanager@ucr.edu
deanofstudents.ucr.edu
(951) 827-5000

If you're struggling with an issue, the Case Managers will help you brainstorm, problem solve and connect you to the right resources.

R'Pantry

110 Costo Hall

go.ucr.edu/rpantry
facebook.com/ucrpantry
rpantry@ucr.edu

The Well: (951) 827-9355

R'Pantry is managed by The Well and provides emergency non-perishable food, personal hygiene, household care and childcare items for students experiencing food insecurity. Hours of operation vary per quarter.

Grad Student Hours at R'Pantry

110 Costo Hall

go.ucr.edu/rpantry, rpantry@ucr.edu

Graduate students experiencing food insecurity can get emergency food, personal hygiene, household care and childcare items during our graduate student only food distributions at R'Pantry.  Graduate students are also welcome to come to any general food distribution at R'Pantry as well.  Hours of operation vary per quarter.

Food Resources

• Cooking Well

  Student Recreation Center (SRC)
  recreation.ucr.edu/cookingwell

  Come by the SRC's classroom kitchen for weekly healthy cooking classes to learn how to prepare your own meals and try some good eats.

• Fruit on Campus

  Pentland Hills, Aberdeen, CHASS and HUB plaza

  Students are welcome to pick fruit from any of the trees on the main campus and treat themselves to pomegranates, oranges and kumquats.

• On-Campus Convenience Stores

  On-Campus Convenience Stores
  dining.ucr.edu/marketatglenmor/shop.html

  Find groceries, grab-n-go food items and basic household supplies here. The store is open daily, though hours may change quarterly. Check the website for current hours.

  CalFresh/EBT can be used on campus at the following locations: HUB Scotty’s Market and Glen Mor Market.

• R'Garden

  Located next to Lot 30
  Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–sunset; Saturday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m.–sunset
  rgarden.ucr.edu, rgarden@ucr.edu

  The 3-acre space includes a community garden, row crops, a Valencia orchard and a greenhouse area where members of the UCR community can grow fresh produce. Some of the fruits and vegetables grown are given to R'Pantry. Students are welcome to pick fruits and vegetables for free, and are invited to help harvest or plant new crops.

• Arlington Temporary Assistance

  Monday/Wednesday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Closed Friday)
  9000 Arlington Ave., No. 112, Riverside
  (951) 689-5620

  Students, families and the homeless can access emergency assistance from the organization, including free food boxes (limit of six times per year), clothing and referrals to social services. Free produce is offered to the first 10 visitors (first-come, first-served basis) on Monday/Wednesday. To qualify, you must bring a picture ID, proof of income and proof of address.

• Faith Community Church/Angel Food

  Monday/Wednesday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
  4070 Jackson St., Riverside
  (951) 689-7090

  For $30, an individual can enjoy a large box of food. Food boxes must be ordered ahead of time and can be picked up once a month.

• Lutheran Social Services/Genesis Food Pantry

  Tuesday/Thursday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 
  3772 Taft St., Riverside
  (951) 689-7847

  Free food boxes are available on a first-come, first-served basis once a month. Clothing assistance is also available. Only a picture ID is required.

• Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-Day Adventist

  Second Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 
  5320 Victoria Ave., Riverside
  (951) 276-8374
  info@mtrubidouxsda.org

  A monthly food box is offered to those in need of food services. A picture ID is required.

• Our Lady of Perpetual Help/Food Pantry

  Monday–Friday, 9–11:30 a.m.
  5250 Central Ave., Riverside
  (951) 689-8921

  Students can enjoy fresh, nonperishable food materials through donations from local vendors. To sign up, bring a picture ID and proof other household members (ID or birth certificate), Social Security card/number and medical paperwork (if needed). Please call for more information.

• St. George's Episcopal Church

  Wednesday, 5–6:30 p.m.
  950 Spruce St., Riverside
  (951) 686-9936

  Students can enjoy a hot meal at the church every Wednesday evening. Please call the church for more information.

• Set Free Church Thrift Store

  Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 
  3021 14th St., Riverside
  (951) 682-0960

  Free food boxes available. You must call ahead to request a box. No ID or eligibility requirements.

• Riverside Farmer's Market Downtown

  Saturday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
  Main St., between Fifth and Sixth, Riverside 
  Accepts MarketMatch
  Accessible via RTA bus: From Bannockburn take RTA Route 1, exit West University and Lemon. Accepts WIC.

• Galleria at Tyler Farmers Market

  Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
  11299 Galleria at Tyler, Riverside 
  Accessible via RTA bus: From Bannockburn take RTA Route 1, exit Galleria at Tyler. Accepts WIC.

• Kaiser Permanente Farmer's Market

  Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
  10800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside
  Accessible via RTA bus: From Bannockburn take RTA Route 1, exit Magnolia and Polk. Accepts WIC and CalFresh.

• UCR Food Recovery

  Join our messaging system to receive messages of free food around campus. To be an administrator please email rpantry@ucr.edu.

• Rubidoux Certified Farmer’s Market

  Rubidoux Certified Farmer’s Market
  Monday, 8am-1pm

  5256 Mission Blvd
  Available via RTA bus: From Bannockburn Village