About Meal Project 2.0
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.
Due to our limited resources, moving forward, Meal Project eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis with an emphasis on serving students who are most in need of food assistance. We encourage only those who are experiencing food insecurity to sign up for Meal Project.
Please note: You must be enrolled in at least 5 for-credit units in the current semester to be eligible for Everytable and Bento benefits. If you are enrolled in less than 5 for-credit units, you will still be eligible for SMC Bodega and other food benefits, such as CalFresh. Please visit the Food Security Website for more information regarding other food resources.
New to Meal Project 2.0!
Students who are eligibile to participate in Meal Project no longer have to choose between our two wonderful programs.
Program benefits will vary depending on the amount of units you are currently taking. Here is a breakdown:
Tier 1
Centralized Food Pantry
Access to non-perishable food items, fresh produce, and toiletries weekly.
Fresh meals available weekly at SMC Bodega
Chef-prepared, nutritious meals that can be picked up at SMC Bodega.
15 meals per month
To-go meals from participating restaurants near you by texting your request.
Please note: Students who qualify for this tier will be required to meet with a social worker. Students are only eligible to receive Everytable and Bento benefits for one semester.
Tier 2
Centralized Food Pantry
Access to non-perishable food items, fresh produce, and toiletries weekly.
Fresh meals available weekly at SMC Bodega
Chef-prepared, nutritious meals that can be picked up at SMC Bodega.
8 meals per month
To-go meals from participating restaurants near you by texting your request.
Please Note: Students who qualify for this tier will be required to meet with a social worker. Students are only eligible to receive Everytable and Bento benefits for one semester.
Tier 3
Centralized Food Pantry
Access to non-perishable food items, fresh produce, and toiletries weekly.
Please Note: Students do not need to apply through the form to qualify for this tier. Students can simply provide their student ID at SMC Bodega to receive food.
Very Important: Please read instructions carefully, as there is a new process signing up for Meal Project 2.0.
- Students can register for Meal Project by logging in using their SMC email address and fiiling out the form below.
- Registering does not guarantee enrollment into the program. Eligibility will be determined on a case-by-case basis with an emphasis on serving students who are most in need of food assistance.
- After registering, someone will reach out to you within 1 - 3 business days regarding your registration.
- If you meet the qualifications for enrollment into Meal Project, you will be sent more information on how to access your Everytable and Bento benefits.
- If you have any questions please contact FoodSecurity@smc.edu.
Application Form
Please Note: You must be enrolled in at least 5 for-credit units in the current Semester to participate in the Meal Project. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible for Everytable and Bento benefits.
Please sign-in to the form below by clicking Fill out the form and using your SMC Student E-mail (you will be redirected to a Microsoft page that will also require the input of your SMC Student E-mail). If you forgot your password or student ID, visit this link for assistance. Please e-mail StudentITHelp@smc.edu if you continue to have login-related issues.