CC Marketplace

Our Vision

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.

 

Marketplace Basics

The CC Marketplace is available to currently enrolled CC students. Stop by today and pick up FREE groceries for the week. 

On a walk-in basis, no appointment is needed!

Services Include

• A wide variety of food items including fresh produce, dairy items, frozen goods, poultry, dry dinner goods, and can items.
• Free Grab and Go snacks.
• Clothing Assistance including business attire for job interviews.
• Baby items like baby food and diapers.
• Household items like pots, pans, plates, and cups.
• Hygiene items including shower and travel kits.

The CC Marketplace is more than just food it is our one-stop service location for other basic needs. Visit us today!

Located in the Student Center at the Ridgecrest/IWV campus.

For questions please call (760) 384-6370

Unable to make it, no worries. Look for one of our Free Grab-and-Go Snacks available around campus.

Our Other Campus CC Marketplaces

Our Staff

Name	Title	Email	Phone
Lorena Moreno	Program Coordinator, Basic Needs	lorena.moreno@cerrocoso.edu	(760) 384-6370
Brandon Donohue	Student Worker	brandon.donohue2005@email.cerrocoso.edu	(760) 384-6370
Whitney Smith	Student Worker	whitney.bridgman2889@email.cerrocoso.edu	(760) 384-6370
Tanickia Walker	Student Worker	tanickia.walker1007@email.cerrocoso.edu	(760) 384-6370

How can I help?

Donate Food and Goods

Donate non-perishable items and hygiene products:

Donations are accepted year round in the CC Marketplace (located in the Student Center).