Food Pantry

The Cal State East Bay campus community has access to free groceries through our campus food pantries. We work with Alameda County Community Food Bank and Contra Costa Community Food Bank to stock our shelves.

The pantry is stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and proteins, soup, rice, beans, peanut butter, pasta, oatmeal and cereal, and healthy snacks.

Open to CSUEB Community

Hayward Hours of Operation

Summer 2026 Hours

Monday/Tuesday - Not Open
Wednesday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday/Friday - Not Open
Location: Wellnest, North University Union First Floor Rm. 102

Find available time slots on Bay Advisor
For more information or assistance
Call 510-885-4673

Concord Hours of Operation

Summer 2026 Hours

Monday - Thursday 9:30AM - 6:00PM
Location: Lobby of the Academic Services Building
Walk-ins Welcome!

For more information or assistance
Email: ccinfo@csueastbay.edu
Or call 925-602-6700

Hayward Campus - Make an appointment

The pantry at both locations will be closed in observance of the following University holidays/campus closures:

Independence Day - July 3, 2026
Labor Day - September 7th, 2026
Veteran's Day - November 11, 2026
Fall recess - November 26-27, 2026

Eligibility

Must be already enrolled in either Fall, Spring, or Summer courses
Currently experiencing hunger/food insecurity
Must bring your student ID & reusable bag(s) every time you visit the pantry

How the Food Pantry Works

Step 1: Make an appointment through Bay Advisor

Step 2: Check-in

Check in at the Front Desk of the Wellnest. On the first floor of the North University Union.

Complete the Food Pantry Sign-in Form

Check-in (show your student ID to the staff)

Step 3: Shop

Grab a shopping cart and shop for items. All items are based on availability. We'll let you know if there are any limits. Always ask if you need more of any item, remembering you can return every 14 days.

Step 4: Check-out

Check out with staff
Bag items in a re-usable bag you've brought

Students also ask

Eligible CSUEB students are permitted to come to the pantry once every 14 days
- Sell-by date: tells the store how long to display the product for sale.
- Used-by/Expiration date: the last date recommended for the product while at peak quality.
- Best-by date: tells customers the date by which the product should be eaten for best flavor or quality.
Feel free to ask a staff member or review food product dating information available from Second Harvest
Yes. Students without a student ID might not be able to be served. If you are a currently enrolled student who has permanently misplaced your ID card, get more info on the Bay Card page.