Food Security Programs

Starting October 24th, the Bodega will be open five (5) days a week:

• Monday7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Tuesday7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday12:30 – 6 p.m.
• Thursday2:30 – 8 p.m.
• Friday10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SMC's Bodega will observe all District holidays.

Bodega neighbors the main cafeteria on the east side (by the science building).

Any currently enrolled student is welcome to come by during operating hours and receive non-perishable food items, fresh produce, and toiletries.

Instructions

To go to Bodega, all students must complete the following:

Bodega Bites Sites provide SMC staff with the ability to provide a free healthy snack to students who may be experiencing food insecurity. Snacks include granola bars, cereal bars, nuts, and other shelf-stable healthy choices. This program is made possible by the SMC Foundation’s generous donors, who care about our students. Snack quantity and options may vary. 

 (15) SMC Bodega Bites Locations

Campus	Building (Floor)	OFFice
Bundy Campus	Main	TBD
Center for Media & Design	Bldg A (2nd Floor)	CMD 240
Emeritus Campus	Main (1st Floor)	Lobby 104
Main Campus	Business (1st Floor)	Office of Fashion & Photography
Main Campus	Cayton Center (2nd Floor)	Office of Student Life
Main Campus	Cayton Center (Basement)	Veterans Success Center
Main Campus	Drescher Hall (3rd Floor)	DH 301 & DH 301A
Main Campus	History Social Science	TBD
Main Campus	Math Complex (1st Floor)	Math Lab (MC84)
Main Campus	Pavilion (2nd Floor)	Mail Room
Main Campus	Science Bldg (2nd Floor)	Faculty Office Main Lobby
Main Campus	Student Services Center (2nd Floor)	Center for Students with Disabilities
Main Campus	Student Services Center (2nd Floor)	Black Collegians
Main Campus	Student Services Center (2nd Floor)	Latino Center
Main Campus	Student Services Center (2nd Floor)	EOPS Suite
Main Campus	Student Services Center (2nd Floor)	Counseling
Performing Arts Campus	Music Bldg	Music Office Lobby

Want to support SMC Bodega Bites? Donate to the Basic Needs Fund.

SMC Foundation’s Meal Project provides currently enrolled Santa Monica College students who are experiencing food insecurity with meal support. The goal is to help students stay in school so that they can accomplish their educational aspirations without experiencing severe hunger. The program allows students to pick up fresh Everytable meals from the SMC Bodega and place to-go orders from participating restaurants through Bento. Students interested in joining must email foodsecurity@smc.edu to provide their student ID number for verification and eligibility.

You don’t have to choose between purchasing books and eating healthy! CalFresh is California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that provides individuals and families with money to buy food and groceries. You may be eligible for up to $250 per month in CalFresh benefits! Students and non-students can apply online at Get CalFresh. Applications can take as little as 30 minutes, are available in Spanish and Chinese languages, and you can receive money for food in as little as 30 days.

Individual assistance with the application may be scheduled with our Basic Needs Counselors. To schedule an appointment, please email foodsecurity@smc.edu. There may be additional considerations for international students, so we recommend consulting with SMC food security staff before applying.

For additional resources please visit the Student Resources webpage.

COVID Food Resources
How to Shop on a Budget
The Bodega Cookbook 

1. Make a Tax Deductible Donation to the Basic Needs Fund.
2. Share! Share! Share! The more that we can share the strength and show support to our neighbor, the more love and humanity will prevail through this challenging period.

For colleges learning how to develop food programs, feel free to use any of these documents as you ramp up food security for your student population

• Hunger: Not Impossible
• Basic Needs Committee Meeting Agenda (Sample)
• Giving Thanksgiving (Sample Safety Plan)