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RENEGADE PANTRY
www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/studentassistance studentlife@bakersfieldcollege.edu Levinson Hall | (661) 395-4355
The Renegade Pantry began in 2009, when there was a massive cut to California Community College special needs programs, which led to a growing need among students. BCSGA responded to the needs of their constituents and developed the Renegade Pantry program. The Pantry’s main goal is to help maintain the health and welfare of Bakersfield College students through organized college, community sponsorships, and donations of non-perishable food items. Access to adequate food is basic human right, and the attendance of college should not forfeit this right.
Through ongoing partnerships within Bakerfield, the Renegade Pantry is able to provide food assistance to BC students enrolled in at least 0.5 unit. Students receive fresh fruits & vegetables, bread, and items like cereal, eggs & milk. They can also choose from grab-n-go, microwaveable, breakfast & lunch items. While also learning to budget, students are allotted free weekly points to “purchase” food items with. To find out more about the Renegade Pantry Shelf Program, visit www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/pantry or visit us at Levinson Hall.
➢ We believe in empowering students with healthy food as quickly as possible in order to prevent additional stress to academics.
➢ We believe all human beings should be treated with respect and dignity.
➢ We believe in the significance of outreach and education, not only for those who serve, but our entire community.
➢ We believe unity is key and that united we are stronger than if we remained apart.
➢ We believe the value of education is key to alleviating poverty within our communities, United States and globally.
The Pantry helps to aid any Bakersfield College enrolled student the following services:
➢ Fruits and Veggies Market
➢ Assistance in Finding Shelters
➢ Renegade Clothes Closet
➢ Hygiene Assistance
➢ Pantry Shelf Program
Donations Welcomed
The Renegade Pantry gladly accepts non-perishable/perishable food, hygiene items, clothing, blankets, toys, pet food, school/office supplies, and/or similar donations. Monetary donations can be dropped off at the Office of Student Life. You can also help by volunteering at The Pantry during distribution week or at other pantry events, such as bake sales or yard sales; sign-ups are in the Office of Student Life or online.
Here are some other ways that you can support the Renegade Pantry:
➢ Donate Plastic Bags
➢ Bring home hotel shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, soaps, etc. from conferences or personal trips
➢ Clean out your kitchen pantry of any soon-to-expire items
➢ Clean out your closet of clothing or shoes you don’t wear anymore
➢ Have a class competition/project in your department to bring in non-perishable items (which class can get the most items donated)
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➢ Contribution Tables in the Community ➢ Low Cost Yard Sales
➢ Meat and Dairy Products
➢ Daily Bread Program
➢ Emergency Nutrition Distribution