Contact
Food Pantry
Shima Center Building, Room 1010 (SHIM 101)
5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207
Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Student Food Pantry contributes to the overall health and wellness of the Delta College student body by providing free access to healthy food options students can use to create balanced meals for themselves and their families.
The vision of the food pantry at Delta College is to ensure no student goes hungry because of a lack of income or access to food.
Before Your First Visit
The Food Pantry is available to all currently enrolled Delta College students who have completed the online Student Food Pantry application. Follow these steps to access PantrySoft through your MyDelta Dashboard and gain access to the Food Pantry for the academic year:
- Log in to MyDelta: Visit the MyDelta Dashboard and log in using your Delta College student credentials.
- Locate the PantrySoft Tile: On your MyDelta Dashboard, look for the PantrySoft Tile. This is where you'll complete your Food Pantry application.
- Complete the Online Application: Click on the PantrySoft Tile and follow the instructions to fill the online application out. Be sure to provide all required information.
- Submit Your Application: After submitting your application, you'll have access to the Food Pantry for the entire academic year.
How to Use the Student Food Pantry
Complete the Application
Complete the Student Food Pantry Application once per academic year.
To access the application, visit your MyDelta Dashboard using your Delta College credentials. Locate the PantrySoft tile and complete the form.
Check In
Bring your Student ID card and check in at the front desk before shopping.
Place Personal Items on the Cart
All backpacks, large purses, and personal bags must be placed on the metal cart near the baskets by the entrance before shopping.
Fill Out the Pantry Half-Sheet
Complete the highlighted section of the Pantry Half-Sheet before selecting your items.
Understand the Points System
Students receive 16 points per week (or 18 points with a reusable bag). Items are labeled by point value:
- 1-point items: up to 4
- 2-point items: up to 3
- 3-point items: up to 2
Grab a Basket Near the Entrance
Use a basket while shopping to help manage your points.
Reusable Bag Bonus
Bring a reusable bag and receive 2 bonus points (total of 18 points per visit).
Bonus points may be used for:
- One additional 2-point item, or
- Two additional 1-point items
No Duplicate Items
To ensure fairness and availability for all students, duplicate items are not allowed—even with bonus points.
A duplicate means selecting more than one of the exact same item (e.g., same soup, cereal, or snack) in a single visit.
Please choose a variety of items so we can support as many students as possible. This helps ensure fairness and availability for all who visit the pantry.
Make a Donation to the Food Pantry
Any donations to support the Food Pantry would be greatly appreciated!
In-Kind Donations
Food donations: The Student Food Pantry accepts canned and self-stable food items and fresh produce.
Bag donations: The Student Food Pantry accepts reuseable or plastic bags
Nonperishable Items Being Accepted:
Amazon Store Front: Shop online for Items to donate! Use our Amazon wish list to purchase items to donate to the Student Food Pantry.
Please note: The Student Food Pantry cannot accept opened, damaged, or expired food.
Financial Donations
The San Joaquin Delta College Student Food Pantry operates as a 501c(3) under the Delta College Foundation. All donations are tax deductible, and individuals will be mailed a letter with the Delta College Foundation tax information later.
