Due to the persistently high number of local COVID cases and positivity rate, the majority of lecture class instruction at PC will remain online for the next 2 weeks. Read Dr. Habib's message to students here.
Welcome to the Porterville College Pirate Pantry. The purpose of the Pirate Pantry is to provide emergency, supplemental food to students to assist in fighting food insecurities one step at a time. Food insecurities are when an individual is unaware of where their next meal will be or having limited access to food.
Many times students are faced with the decision to buy food or textbooks. Additionally, they are faced with poor meal choices, because they will not receive additional monies for weeks at a time and they cannot always afford enough to eat.
The learning environment on campus is increasingly impacted by the hunger and food insecurities. Food insecurities are linked to high dropout rates and not devoting time to studies. With the Pirate Pantry, Porterville College is assisting students with food insecurities and breaking a non-academic barrier that hinders student success.
Dear Porterville College Student,
With schools and many businesses closed, many of you who have not needed the Pirate Pantry services will need assistance more than ever. Porterville College continues to work with Community Food Bank to create a network of support for our students in emergency. Porterville College will be providing no-contact, drive-thru Mobile Pirate Pantry for Porterville College Students. One bag of Groceries will be given to each student. Students must present a current Porterville College Student ID Card or canvas login showing courses with matching picture ID to receive a bag of groceries. Please have the verification items ready when you pull up to receive your bag of groceries. The Drive Thru will be available every Thursday at 10am to 11pm and will be first come first served, beginning April 2, 2020. The drive-thru will take place in the parking lot located in front of the AC building. There will be clear signage upon entry and we ask that all participants practice social distancing. There will be marked locations that you should adhere to, while you wait your turn. We are facing unknown and unpredictable needs in the coming months and your college is working to assist in meeting those needs.
HELP END HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITIES ON CAMPUS
Many have asked how to assist.
All food donations can be delivered to the Pirate Pantry. If you prefer pick-up, please call to schedule a pick-up.