Valley 360 Resource Center FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Valley 360 Resource Center?
- The Valley 360° Resource Center provides food, clothing, hygiene, and baby items to hundreds of SBVC students.
- Items are donated and vary weekly.
- Where is the center located?
- The Valley 360° Resource Center is located on the left side of the Library, facing AutoZone and Staff Parking Lot #12.
- What are the hours of operation?
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00AM-3:00PM (subject to change)
- What are your COVID-19 safety procedures?
- Employees inside the center use gloves when packing bags and regularly disinfect surfaces.
- Face coverings are not required indoors effective May 26. For more about SBCCD COVID-19 updates, visit: https://sbccd.edu/covid-19-updates/index.php
- Is the center open to the community?
- The Valley 360° Resource Center is only available to currently registered students.
- Do I need to make an appointment?
- No appointment is needed, but students must be registered for the current semester to use the pantry. Please see hours of operation.
- How can I get a food bag?
- To pick up a food bag, you will need to provide your student ID card or ID number.
- How often can I come to the center?
- Students are limited to one (1) visit per week.
- What types of food will I receive?
- You can choose between two (2) types of food bags (subject to availability):
- Snack bags include items that are ready to eat as is or with minimal preparation, such as chips, granola bars, cookies, etc.
- Home bags contain items that require some cooking, such as soup, beans, rice and pasta, as well as frozen/refrigerated items like pizza, waffles and vegetables.
- Baby foods may be available upon request.
- You can choose between two (2) types of food bags (subject to availability):
- Can I choose what kind of foods I get?
- Food items vary by week and bags are pre-packaged by our team.
- Are personal care items available?
- We offer small hygiene bags that include mini essentials, such as soap, shampoo, toothbrush and comb.
- Feminine hygiene products may be available upon request.
- What other items are available?
- Baby food and diapers may be available upon request (subject to availability).
- Can I donate food or clothing?
- We are currently accepting donations of unopened, non-perishable, non-expired food, baby items and hygiene products.
- Clothing items are not currently being accepted.
- Do you provide any volunteer work?
- We are currently not offering volunteer opportunities.