Nutritious Food Resources

Food Available Immediately

Fruit & Veggie Up!

Get Free Produce at Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center two days a week, 11 AM – 12:45 PM.

The Pantry

The Pantry provides non-perishable food and basic necessities such as toiletries. Students must present a valid UC Davis ID Card in order to take up to three items per day. Located in the basement of Freeborn Hall, Room 21.

Pantry EFAP bags, a once monthly bag of groceries, are available to students who qualify. Visit the Pantry to find out if you qualify.

The Belfry’s Essentials Pantry

The Belfry’s Essentials Pantry offers students personal hygiene items such as deodorant, toothbrushes, menstrual care products, and other toiletries which are essential and often expensive.

Located at 216 A Street, across from Young Hall

Davis Community Church Free meals on the 1st Sunday of every month from 12:00 PM. The meals are served at 412 C Street (Fellowship Hall).
Davis Community Meals and Housing DCMH provides free meals on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM and Saturday from 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM. The meals are prepared and served at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, located at 640 Hawthorn Lane in Davis.

Food Bank Programs

Program/Organization	Distribution Details	Distribution Location
Eat Well Yolo	Fresh fruits and vegetables	2nd and 4th Wednesdays 9 - 11AM at Montgomery Elementary, 1441 Danbury Ave., Davis 10AM - 1:30PM at Center for Families, 441 D Street, Davis
Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)	EFAP bags, are monthly bags of groceries and are available to students who qualify. Must be a Yolo County resident Must meet income requirements You can receive services once a month	3rd Wednesdays 5 - 6:30PM at Owendale Community Apartments, 3023 Albany Ave., Davis
Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)	EFAP bags, are monthly bags of groceries and are available to students who qualify. Must be a Yolo County resident Must meet income requirements You can receive the services once a month	3rd Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30AM at Davisville Apartments 1221 Kennedy Pl.
Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)	EFAP bags, are monthly bags of groceries and are available to students who qualify. Must be a Yolo County resident Must meet income requirements You can receive the services once a month	11:15 - 11:45AM at Davis Senior Center, 646 A. St., Davis
Friday's Harvest	Distributes fruits, vegetables, and bread.	1 - 2PM at Davis Korean Church, 603 L St., Davis
Pole Line Road Baptist Church	Distribution of canned and dry goods. Must be a Davis resident You can receive the services once a month	Thursdays from 9 - 11AM at Pole Line Road Baptist Church, 770 Pole Line Rd., Davis
Short-Term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC)	Distribution of canned and dry goods. You must be referred by Davis Community Meals and Housing, 1111 H St., Davis Call 530-753-4315 for more information You can receive the services once a month	Monday - Friday from 10 to 11:30AM and 1:30 - 3PM, 1900 East St., Davis

Supplemental Nutritional Assistance

Get CalFresh

CalFresh provides a free debit card (EBT) for groceries, up to $193 per month, if you qualify. You can apply in-person at Aggie Compass, in the Memorial Union next to the UC Davis Market.

UC Davis Farmers Market The mission of the UC Davis Farmers Market is to increase UC Davis students' access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The market is on Wednesdays on the North Quad from 11 AM - 1:30 PM. It'll begin Fall 2018 from October 3 to November 7 and will be back on the first Wednesday of Spring 2019. EBT is accepted here!
UC Davis Markets

Healthy Low-cost Recipes

Cooking Classes and Workshops

Teaching Kitchens, Free Cooking Classes All cooking classes are designed with the busy student in mind. The classes provide food preparation and cooking skills, nutrition education and meal suggestions.
Eatfresh.org Mini Course This course will boost your nutrition, cooking, and healthy living knowledge. Each self-paced topic takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

Produce Guide, Tips and Ideas

Seasonal Produce Guide This guide can help you explore different fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Seasonal produce in your area will vary by growing conditions and weather. Fresh, frozen, canned, and dried all counts.
MyPlate 10 Tip Series Build your healthy eating style and maintain it for a lifetime. This series provides you with lots of information including how to shop on a college budget, building a healthy meal and eating at the dining hall.

Food Maps

Fruit and Veggie Map (includes EBT locations)

Check out this map to learn where you can find fresh fruits and vegetables within a 10-mile radius of Davis, California.

Food Access Map (On Campus locations)

Check out this map to find food on campus that meets your needs.

Other Resources

211 Yolo

211 Yolo is the information hub for Yolo County, linking residents to vital health and human services, information and resources in the community.