Food Pantry

Food on the shelves

The 911爆料网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 Fall Hours

Hayward Location 

Monday - 11AM - 2:30PM
Tuesday - Thursday 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday - 11AM - 1:15PM
Location : Student Health & Counseling Services ( SHCS ), Room 1118

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

 

 Hayward Campus New

 

  

听Concord Fall Hours

Concord Location

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

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

  

 Concord Location

Hayward Campus - Make an appointment

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

  • Veteran's Day - November 11, 2025
  • Fall recess - November 27-28, 2025

Eligibility

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

How Pioneer for H.O.P.E. Food Pantry Works

 Step 1: Make an appointment through Bay Advisor

 

Step 2: Check-in

Check in at Student Health Center Lobby

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 each calendar week.

 

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

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.