Food Security
The food security of CSUN students is a high priority for the University. We aim to provide our students with basic food necessities and connections to community resources. Our services currently include a campus food pantry, fresh fruits and vegetables every other week, CalFresh application assistance, connections to other local food resources, nutrition education sessions, and outreach events.
CSUN Food Pantry
The CSUN Food Pantry exists to provide emergency nourishment and basic necessities at no cost to CSUN’s students.
(818) 677-2730
CalFresh Outreach at CSUN
CalFresh is a nutrition assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need.
(818) 677-2704
CalFresh Healthy Living on Campus
CSUN CalFresh Healthy Living on Campus supports a healthy, active, and nourished lifestyle through direct and indirect nutrition education tailored to our college student population.
Additional Food Security Resources
For other food resources, please connect with your local food banks, these can be found on the LA Regional Pantry Locator or California Food Bank Finder.
| Resource | Address | Contact Information | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaves and Fishes II | 4640 Cheswick Street Van Nuys, CA 91411 |
(818) 997-0943 info@sfvcmhc.org |
Mondays and Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm |
| Church of Christ | 7806 Reseda Blvd Reseda, CA 91335 |
(818) 342-4755 | Fridays 3:15pm - 5:15pm or until food is gone |
| The House - A Church Family | 19345 Londelius St. Northridge, CA 91324 |
(818) 631-2741 Paul house.pk2@gmail.com |
Last Saturday of the Month 9:30am until supplies last (usually until 11/11:30am) |
| North Valley Caring Services | 15453 Rayen Street North Hills, CA 91343 |
(818) 891-0481 info@nvcsinc.org |
Friday: until supplies last Drive-thru 9:00AM/ Walk-up 1:00PM |
| Valley Vineyard Church | 6642 Reseda Blvd Reseda, CA 91335 |
(818) 776-9696 info@valleyvineyard.org |
Thursday 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Centro De Vida International Church Movement | 9251 Burnet Ave North Hills, CA 91343 |
(818) 892-2838 | The pantry is open every other Wednesday, please call to verify when it will be open next |
| Valley Park Church | 16514 Nordhoff St. North Hills, CA 91343 |
(818) 894-9316 | Arrive at 11:00 AM for a number Wednesdays: 3:00 PM |
| Houses of Light Church | 19359 Londelius St Northridge, CA 91324 |
8183929923 info@housesoflight.org |
Saturdays: 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM |
| FISH of West Valley | 20440 Lassen St Chatsworth, CA 91311 |
(818) 280-9463 | Wednesdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturdays 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Our Redeemer Lutheran Church | 20025 Chase St Winnetka, CA 91306 |
8183411629 pantry@our-redeemer.org |
Thursdays - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM |