Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) has opened permanent food pantries on its Menifee and San Jacinto campuses. The new pantries are open for students three days weekly.
Through partnerships with the MSJC Foundation and Feeding America of the Inland Empire, the MSJC Food 4 Thought pantries provide nonperishable food items to more than 400 students and their families monthly.
“It’s important to me that our students have food because it’s challenging to concentrate in class when you’re hungry,” said MSJC CalWORKs Director Lisa Campbell, who oversees the Food 4 Thought program. “Not only do we have food available, but thanks to donations from the community, we often offer hygienic items and diapers as well to help these students and their families. We’re here to help these students succeed.”
Anyone looking to help support the college’s Food 4 Thought program can donate to the MSJC Foundation’s Pledge for Success basic needs initiative, which also helps students with emergency funding, books and supplies, and professional clothing. Donors can also call 951 487-3171. A $35 donation can provide a student with five meals.
