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Welcome to the Pirates' Pantry!

Current enrolled MJC students may be eligible to receive free food! We provide access to essential resources— so, students can focus on thriving academically and personally. All students must complete the Basic Needs Inquiry Form Fall 2025, before participating in our program. After submitting the Basic Needs Inquiry Form, you will be contacted through your MJC email to attend an Informational Workshop.

Updates!

  • Pirates' Pantry Operations will resume for Spring semester on January 12th 
  • All students participating in Pirates' Pantry for Fall 2025 and enrolled in Spring 2026 courses will continue to receive services throughout the Spring 2026 semester 

If you’re a student seeking assistance outside of our Pantry hours, please reach out to a staff member for additional support.

Hours are subject to change due to staff availability.

 

How to Join Pirates' Pantry

  1. Complete the Basic Needs Inquiry or Contact Pirates' Pantry at (209)575-7902 
  2. Attend a Workshop or Schedule a One on One with one of the Pantry Student Representatives
    • The following Documents are required:
      • Student ID (screenshot/physical)
      • Class Schedule (current semester)
      • Supporting Documents
  3. Complete a Basic Needs Application, this is done during workshops

Once enrolled in the Pirates' Pantry, grocery walk-in forms will be emailed to you via your MJC email.

Pirates' Pantry Services

Grocery Walk-Ins

Receive a variety of groceries (canned goods, meat, produce, etc.) twice a month! This can be done either in person (Tuesday through Friday) inside the MSR Building or Drive-Thru in Lot 208.

On-The-Go Snacks

Stop by the Pirates' Pantry to receive snacks, refreshments, and drinks, three times a week; brought to you by our MJC Hunger-FREE initiative.

Meal Plans / Food Service Vouchers

Receive up to four free meals per month through the TouchNet360u app. Each meal can be redeemed at campus food services (cafeteria) with a $9 maximum value per meal. 

*Eligibility determined by financial aid unmet need and credited course enrollment 

Pirates' Pantry Body Fuel Station, East Campus

  • In front of the Student Center
  • Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Drive-thru Grocery Appointment, West Campus, Lot 208

  • By Appointment Only
    • At the beginning of each month, an email will be sent to all Pirates’ Pantry participants with instructions to sign up for drive-thru pick-ups
  • 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
  • Hygiene/Cleaning products can be received once during one of the grocery pick-ups.
  • If additional hygiene products are needed, please speak to one of our staff for an accommodation.

 

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