Student Housing, Family Services, & (NEST) Essential Supports

Our Programs

Food pantry, bag full of groceries
Open Pantry Hours

Our food pantries are open at both locations, Monday-Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm

(+4:00pm-5:00pm the first week of classes and finals week)

Santa Cruz County Second Harvest Food Band Partnership
Fresh Markets

In collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank, Fresh Markets provide free, accessible food distribution to support all students’ basic needs in a welcoming, community-centered environment.

Students may also receive assistance with completing CalFresh, Medi-Cal, & CalWORKS applications during the FIRST Fresh Market of each month.

Free Food for ALL Cabrillo Students

Fresh Markets

  • Aptos Fresh Markets
    Aptos Library Plaza | 9:30 – 11:00 AM
    • Monday, February 9

    • Monday, February 23

    • Monday, March 9

    • Monday, March 30

    • Monday, April 13

    • Monday, April 27

    • Monday, May 11

  • Watsonville Fresh Markets
    Watsonville NEST (Classroom A140) | 11:00 - 12:30 PM
    • Wednesday, February 11

    • Wednesday, February 25

    • Wednesday, March 11

    • Wednesday, April 1

    • Wednesday, April 15

    • Wednesday, April 29

    • Wednesday, May 13

  • Support with CalFresh, Medi-Cal, & CalWORKS Applications
    Application Support

    Available at the FIRST Fresh Market of each month and virtually on Tuesdays from 10:00am-11:00am

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Upcoming & Ongoing Programs

National Student Parent Month
National Student Parent Month

Month of September

September is designated as National Student Parent Month, and we will offer programs and activities throughout the month to uplift, celebrate, and support student parents and families. More details will be shared as September approaches.

NEST chef tasting event
Chef’s in the NEST & Food Tastings

Once Per Semester
NEST hosts Chef’s in the NEST, a hands-on program where students cook alongside one another to prepare a full meal using pantry-available ingredients. The focus is on building confidence, practical cooking skills, and connection through shared food experiences.

Twice a Month
During open pantry hours, find Food Tasting in the NEST. These brief tastings offer ready-made samples of seasonal produce or simple pantry-based dishes, designed to spark ideas and make trying something new easy and approachable.

College Event
Collaborate With Us!

We are always excited to collaborate with students, student organizations, campus partners, and community partners on programs that align with our mission and support student success.

If you are interested in co-creating a program, we encourage you to reach out and connect with our team.

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We Believe In
Belonging, Stability, & Holistic Well-Being for Every Student