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Housing & Dining Resources Every First-Gen Student Needs to Know
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This episode focused on housing and dining support services available to students, especially those attending Woodland Community College (WCC). Below is a detailed and professional summary of the resources discussed in the episode.
Dining Services at Woodland Community College Eagle’s Essential Marketplace (Food Pantry)
WCC’s Student Services Department runs a food pantry called Eagle’s Essential Marketplace, where currently enrolled students can receive free groceries and personal care items—no paperwork required. Students only need to show their student ID.
To access this service, students must pre-register using a link available on the college website.
The Basic Needs Center connects students to free on-campus and community resources related to: Food, Housing, Physical and mental health, and Transportation
These services are open to all enrolled students, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
CalFresh is California’s largest food assistance program, offering monthly benefits to low-income individuals and families. These benefits can be used to purchase nutritious food using an EBT card at approved grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
Students can apply for CalFresh online or directly through Woodland Community College.
The Yolo Food Bank works to increase food security and promote equity in the local food system by distributing fresh, high-quality food throughout the Woodland and Davis areas.
Empower Yolo Safety Shelter
This emergency shelter provides protection for survivors of: Domestic violence, Sexual assault, and Human trafficking.
They also offer rapid rehousing services, financial coaching, credit counseling, mediation, and case management.
The best place to start is by visiting the Student Services Department at Woodland Community College. Their team is ready to connect students with food, housing, medical, and mental health resources tailored to their needs.
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