About
The ASI Beach Pantry operates as the official food pantry for Long Beach State students. The pantry provides non-perishable food items for students in need. An initiative spanning two ASI executive administrations, ASI Vice President Logan Vournas spearheaded the food pantry project into fruition in fall 2016. Also housed in the Beach Pantry will be the Student Swap Shop program, aimed at providing students with the opportunity to swap unneeded or old school supplies, like books, notebooks and other items essential to education.
Services
The ASI Beach Pantry is open to currently enrolled LBSU students. Stop by and pick up FREE groceries this week! An appointment must be made prior to your visit. For more information, read below:
Dates and Times: Appointments are available daily, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10 AM to 2 PM, and 5 to 7 PM. Saturday hours are set by appointment only.
Location: The ASI Beach Pantry is on the first floor of the University Student Union (USU), USU-116. Enter using the outside entrance to the left of the USU Games Center.
Safety Protocols: All campus visitors must follow required LBSU safety protocols to help prevent the spread of the virus. View the campus requirements at www.csulb.edu/covid-19.
Students can use the ASI Beach Pantry three times a week and receive no more than five items* per visit.
*It is highly encouraged to take an assortment of items for a well-balanced meal.
For questions, please email asi-pantry@csulb.edu.
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