LCC's Food for Thought food pantry works to reduce hunger within our campus community and to reduce the effects of food insecurity on student success.
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LCC's Food for Thought food pantry works to reduce hunger within our campus community and to reduce the effects of food insecurity on student success.
Our mission is to reduce hunger within our campus community and reduce the effects of food insecurity on student success. The food pantry works to support Lower Columbia College's commitment to equity and inclusion by providing access to immediate and long-term resources for those who experience food insecurity.
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Financial donations are accepted through the Lower Columbia College Foundation. On the online giving form, under the “(Optional) Use this donation for” dropdown, please select "Other" and add a note on the second screen indicating Food Pantry. For more information please contact the LCC Foundation at foundation@lowercolumbia.edu or call (360) 442-2130
Food for Thought provides students, as well as faculty and staff, with non-perishable food, daily grab-and-go snacks, and personal care supplies.
Do you have additional questions about our available resources and services? Email a member of our team, click the botton above.
Donations are appreciated! Drop your donation off at Food for Thought during open hours. Alternatively, call (360) 442-2352 to arrange a pick up. Donations bins are also located in the following locations on campus:
Admissions Building (between the OneStop and the Career Center front desk)
Library (front entrance)
Fitness Center
Student Center (one on each floor)
Non-Perishable Food
Peanut Butter
Canned beans
Macaroni & Cheese (boxed)
Boxed meals
Grains (rice, oatmeal, pasta)
Canned proteins (chicken, tuna)
Granola bars
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit
Canned soup
Baby formula
Baby food
Personal Care Items
Soap
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Hairbrush
Deodorant
Feminine care
Baby diapers
Baby wipes