The Food Pantry is a food program that is designed by students to meet the short-term, immediate food needs of UC Berkeley students. This includes undergraduate and graduate, undocumented, international, visiting scholars, student researchers, and postdocs.
Important Reminders:
- We are currently located in bNorth, lower level of MLK Jr. Student Union
- This resource is only for UC Berkeley Students (includes Undergrad, Grad, and Visiting Scholar/Postdoc)
- You can visit up to once per week.
- You need your Cal ID or Cal ID Number.
- Not a student? Check out these community food resources and this webpage for the staff pantry.
Food Pantry Hours (Fall 2025)
Open September 3rd through December 5th
Closed for holidays including November 11th and November 24th through 28th
Tuesday 1pm - 2:30pm | 3pm - 4:30pm | 5-6:30pm
Wednesday 1pm - 2:30pm | 3pm - 4:30pm | 5-6:30pm
Thursday 11am - 12:30pm | 1-2:30pm | 3-4:30pm
Friday 12-1:30pm | 2-3:30pm
Fall 2025 Update: Please fill out the new Student Profile Form before you visit! Read more below or go straight to the form here (external link).
Spring 2025 Update: The gaps between open hours are closures for breaks. You will not be able to remain in the virtual line while we are closed.
Please read more about this update here (external google doc link)!