During an Ohio State University 2017 study on Collegiate Financial Wellness, it was discovered that 58.7% of Cerro Coso students worry about not having enough money for food to get them through the month. That is 9.7% higher than the sampled average of other community colleges.
CC Marketplace was created to address food insecurity for students. It is Cerro Coso's belief that no student should have to learn on an empty stomach.
Supporting Your Basic Needs
Cerro Coso Community College Basic Needs Center strives to support students to be successful by ensuring their basic needs are met through resources, access, and advocacy. Basic needs include access to nutritious foods, mental and physical healthcare, technology, transportation, and more. Having one's basic needs met has a direct impact on the academic performance, mental health, physical health, and holistic well-being of our students.
Please complete the form below to connect with support. After you complete the form, a staff member will reach out to provide information and resources to the student. If you would like immediate assistance, please consider visiting the Basic Needs Center located in the Marketplace within the Student Center on the Ridgecrest Campus or calling (760) 384-6370. Students are welcome to walk in to access food and clothing supplies or connect with our team.
For more information, complete the Basic Needs Referral Form and one of our staff will reach out to you with help.
Are you getting enough to eat?
To confidentially request a free meal, please contact:
- Yvonne Flores - Admissions and Records | (760) 924-1601
- Greg Kost - Counseling | (760) 872-5316
- Patricia Morland - Counseling | (760) 872-5323
- Trina Tobey - Access Programs | (760) 872-5302
Check monthly student event flyers for activities that provide snacks/food.
How can I help?
Donate Money
Monetary donations can be made to CC Marketplace through the Cerro Coso Community College (CCCC) Foundation. The CCCC Foundation has established a new fund to collect donations that will allow us to create and sustain campus food pantries at all CCCC campuses.
Under Fund Designation, choose CC Marketplace.
For Cerro Coso Faculty and Staff Only: If you are interested in providing monetary donations to this fund on an ongoing basis through payroll deduction, please contact Human Resources.
Are my monetary donations tax deductible?
The Cerro Coso Community College Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization. All gifts to the foundation qualify for the maximum allowable deduction under the law. Donors should consult their tax counsel to determine the tax deductibility of any gift as it relates to their personal situation.
Additional Resources
Calfresh Program
Benefits Helpline 1-877-847-3663
Mono County Social Services
1290 Tavern Road, Po Box 2969, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 924-1770
Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action (IMACA)
180 Clarke St, Bishop, CA 93514
email: info@imaca.net (760) 873-8557, Chad Mitchel, ext. 103
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm
For the latest updates, visit www.imaca.net/food-distribution
Mono County Food Schedule
USDA Commodities
Mobile Harvest “Food Truck”
Emergency Food Pantry
For intake forms or additional information, please visit www.imaca.net or call (760) 873-8557. This schedule is subject to change.
