Food Resources

 

On-Campus Resources

Basic Needs Center Food Basket is available once a month for enrolled Napa Valley College students to pick up 2-3 bags of assorted groceries at room 1202. Students can register on Pantry Soft to make an appointment. Proof of registration may be requested upon check-in. Bring your own bags.

Basic Needs Center "Express Snacks" Are available at room 1202 for students to grab a quick snack between classes. Students can register on Pantry Soft to make an appointment. Proof of registration may be requested upon check-in.

• Basic Needs Center Staff is available to help students complete their applications for CalFresh in person or on the phone. This assistance is available by appointment, email BNC@napavalley.edu to schedule.
• During the Spring 2025 semester, a Napa County Eligibility Specialist will be onsite at the Basic Needs Center to help support students with their CalFresh eligibility or application questions. Drop-in support is available during the following days/times:
  • • • April 1st and 15th @ 9am - 12pm
      • May 6th and 20th @ 9am - 12pm

 

Off-Campus Resources

Community FOod Pantries & Food Distribution Sites

Napa County Food Pantries CANV distributes food to seven food pantries throughout Napa County. These food pantries are open to help on different days of the week and at various times during those days. 

Napa County Free Markets are designed to provide more fruits and vegetables to the Napa community regularly, occurring every Friday at various locations.

Food is Free Bay Area distributes food every week at several locations in Solano County.

Food Banks Outside of Napa County Find a food bank program near you, Choose the city you live in to see a list of Food Bank programs and services available near you.

The Women, Infants and Children (WIC)supplemental foods meet the special nutritional needs of eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to 5 years old.