The Tartar food pantry is now open as of May 1, 2023, it is located in the multipurpose room by the cafeteria. Students enrolled in the current semester of instruction are allowed to visit the pantry twice a week. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday 9:30am -12:00pm and 2:00 - 5:00pm (hours are subjected to change).
All Compton College students enrolled in the current semester are entitled to one free meal a day at the Everytable cafeteria located on campus. Click here for more information
Compton College has partnered with the Los Angeles County Food Bank to provide food for all its students and the surrounding community. The mobile food pantry operates every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1:00-3:00 p.m. in parking lot F.
Compton College, in partnership with the Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), hosts a weekly farmers' market on campus Wednesdays from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Compton College students are eligible for free $20 vouchers weekly to spend at the
Farmers' Market (while supplies last).
CalFresh EBT cards will be accepted and the Compton College/SEE-LA Farmers’ Market
will offer Market Match.
Interested in becoming a vendor at the Compton College Farmers' Market? Please click here for more information.
CalFresh is a program offered through the Department of Social Services (DPSS) that
could help you and your family get access to fresh food. You can click on the following
link for general information about the program and to apply for benefits directly
with DPSS Benefits Cal Student Center Site.
If you have additional questions about the application process or need help applying,
you may contact Myrna Reyes by emailing calfresh@compton.edu or completing the Compton College and CalFresh consent support form to request direct application assistance.
Compton College CalFresh Flyer (PDF)