food assistance

Food & Clothing Assistance

No matter what you’re going through, we are committed to helping you fulfill your basic needs. We offer a range of support services to help students in need access hot meals, groceries, and warm clothes so you can thrive in class and reach your educational goals. 

Visit the Coat Rack

The San Jac Coat Rack provides gently used coats, sweaters and other winter apparel to students in need. Email SanJacSEA@sjcd.edu or visit any Student Engagement and Support Office and ask to complete the Coat Rack Request form.

Get Free Groceries

Receive up to 30lbs of free groceries per week at the San Jac Marketplace. Find food, toiletries, and household necessities. Learn more below!

Our Food is Your Food

The San Jacinto College Marketplace offers free groceries, meals, and more to all students who are currently enrolled in classes.
  • If you have registered a sub-shopper with the Houston Food Bank, that person may shop on your behalf.
  • Please do not bring any other family members or guests on-campus with you.
  • You may visit any of our three campus locations as long as you do not exceed 30 pounds of products per week.

We will verify that you are currently enrolled at San Jacinto College and are signed up for the Food for Change Program through the Houston Food Bank. If you have not signed up for the program, a team member will help you sign up when you arrive.

Please keep in mind that we are limited to what food and supplies we receive from our partners at the Houston Food Bank. For this reason, we cannot guarantee the availability or quantity of any specific items. However, we are committed to providing a balanced variety of food in every distribution using what we have available. 

Please contact the SEA Office at SanJacSEA@sjcd.edu if you have any questions.

  • If you have registered a sub-shopper with the Houston Food Bank, that person may shop on your behalf.
  • Please do not bring any other family members or guests on-campus with you.
  • You may visit any of our three campus locations as long as you do not exceed 30 pounds of products per week.

We will verify that you are currently enrolled at San Jacinto College and are signed up for the Food for Change Program through the Houston Food Bank. If you have not signed up for the program, a team member will help you sign up when you arrive.

Please keep in mind that we are limited to what food and supplies we receive from our partners at the Houston Food Bank. For this reason, we cannot guarantee the availability or quantity of any specific items. However, we are committed to providing a balanced variety of food in every distribution using what we have available. 

Please contact the SEA Office at SanJacSEA@sjcd.edu if you have any questions.

Central Campus: Located in C14.218 

  • Tues: 1-6 p.m.
  • Wed: 1-6 p.m.
  • Thurs: 1-6 p.m.

North Campus: Located in N12.211

  • Tues: 1-6 p.m.
  • Wed: 1-6 p.m.
  • Thurs: 1-6 p.m.

South Campus: Located in S11.109

  • Tues: 1-6 p.m.
  • Wed: 1-6 p.m.
  • Thurs: 1-6 p.m.

If you have a donation, please email SanJacSEA@sjcd.edu to schedule a time to bring the items to the Student Engagement & Support Office.

If your organization is interested in hosting a food drive to benefit the Food Market, please contact your Student Engagement & Support Office.

Currently, our Food Markets are in need of the following items:

  • Feminine Hygiene Products,
  • Toiletries,
  • Toothbrushes/Toothpaste,
  • Other household items

Other Ways to Give

Explore Other Local Resources

Houston Food Bank

Houston Food Bank provides an on-site pantry with extended hours to serve working families and individuals. They can also help you with applying for SNAP benefits to purchase food.

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities provides a wide range of social services, including food distribution and family assistance.

Interfaith Caring Ministries

Interfaith Caring Ministries provides services to anyone within the Clear Creek and Friendswood ISD school system in need. 

Southeast Area Ministries

Southeast Area Ministries provides emergency assistance in the southeast area of Houston.

M.I. Lewis Social Service Center

M.I. Lewis Social Service Center provides food assistance to members of Dickinson Independent School District.

SNAP Food Benefits

SNAP Food Benefits helps eligible individuals buy the food they need for good health, and can be used at any store that accepts SNAP.

United Way

United Way offers a free, confidential helpline at 211 for 24/7 support. They offer public benefits assistance and much more.

Stop By or Reach Out

Please reach out to our district-wide email address, SanJacSEA@sjcd.edu, or visit one of our campus locations.

Central Campus

Phone: 281-476-1877

Location: Student Center (C14.100)

Generation Park Campus

Phone: 281-459-7678

Location: Academic Building (G2.101)

North Campus

Phone: 281-459-7167

Location: Student Center (N12.104)

South Campus

Phone: 281-929-4633

Location: Student Center (S11.115)