Food Distribution

Community members receiving food at a USDA distribution event

UC Merced students volunteering at a USDA food distribution

Volunteers in yellow vests organizing food boxes

Food distribution line at a community site in Merced

Volunteers loading food into vehicles at a distribution event

Students and community members at a USDA food distribution site

Calling All Bobcats!

USDA Food Distribution Program

USDA's food distribution programs strengthen the nutrition safety net through the distribution of USDA Foods and other nutrition assistance to children, low-income families, emergency feeding programs, and the elderly. This service is open to all students, staff, and community members in need of food assistance!

Food distributions no longer occur on a regular schedule, please check our calendar for more details such as time and location.

Transportation will NOT be provided.

For questions or accommodations, please contact the Community Engagement Center at communityservice@ucmerced.edu.