STUDENT-TO-STUDENT SUPPORT FOR A HEALTHIER COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
COVID-19 & OH SNAP Services
OH SNAP is dedicated to assisting students with food needs during this unstable time, and we also want to keep everyone safe. We have shifted our pantry to a new model for the time being. The RWC Location is currently closed. Oh SNAP will be passing out pre-made food bags, twice a week, and by appointment. Our temporary location is at the bottom floor of the JGC Rec Room. The times are as follows:
Wednesday from 10am – Noon
Thursday from 1pm – 3pm
If you are unable to make these times please email mira@humboldt.edu.
If you are looking for CalFresh support, or questions about Medi-Cal. Ravin is hosting online office hours at this link (days and times below): https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/104376654
Tuesday & Friday from 2pm – 4:30pm
If you are unable to make these times please email ravin@humboldt.edu for an appointment.
About us:
Oh SNAP! Student Food Programs is a student-driven initiative. Our mission is to increase access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food for all Humboldt State University (HSU) students by engaging in campus and community partnerships and by raising awareness of food insecurity among our peers.
We aim to provide our fellow students with basic necessities and connections to community resources. Our services currently include a campus food pantry, a weekly stand with free fresh fruits and vegetables (during the growing season), CalFresh application assistance, connections to other local food resources, and outreach events.
We provide CalFresh assistance to anyone who needs it, however our pantry and food redistribution services are for matriculated HSU students only. If you have questions about this please contact ohsnap@humboldt.edu.
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SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS
Join Us!
Click below to contribute to our fundraising campaign! Or learn about other donation options here.
“In a world of plenty, no one, not a single person, should go hungry.“
– Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations Secretary General
PROGRAMS
PANTRY
Currently our normal location is closed. Pantry services are available:
Jolly Green Giant Rec Room
***Bring student ID***
Wednesday 10am – Noon
Thursday 1pm – 3pm
(NEW HOURS)
If you cannot make these times please email mira@humboldt.edu
HSU FARM STAND
Thank you to Ed at Earthly Edibles for our Farm Fresh Produce
Closed for the season
Check out OhSNAP! Gardens in the meantime:
J-POINT REDISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
J-Point Redistribution Program
The J-Point Redistribution program is a way for students, staff, and faculty with meal plans to help students who are in need. J-points (the campus’ food currency) don’t roll over at the end of the year. People with leftover j-Points can donate those points to Oh SNAP and then students who demonstrate a need can receive those points. Students requesting J-Points do not need to have a meal plan. If you would like to inquire about donating j-points email ron.rudebock@humboldt.edu from your HSU email account include your HSU ID and the number of dollars you would like to be donated from your J-Point account to the meal sharing program. If you are in need of J-points, email ravin.craig@humboldt.edu, please include your student ID number.
POP UP THRIFT SHOP
Introducing OH SNAP’s very own thrift shop! We started a Pop–Up Thrift Store to help students access affordable items and to reduce waste. We gather donated items during move-out in the spring. All money raised goes to support the pantry, farm stand, and emergency housing fund. Follow @hsuohsnap on Instagram to stay updated.
CALFRESH
We will be assisting folks with CalFresh questions digitally:
https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/104376654
Tuesday-Friday: 2pm – 4:30pm
If you cannot make those times please email ravin@humboldt.edu
If you prefer to sign up for CalFresh independently, you can find the online application here.
Or fill out a paper application which can be mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Department of Health and Human Services.
We will be assisting folks with MediCal questions digitally:
https://humboldtstate.zoom.us/j/104376654
Tuesday-Friday: 2pm – 4:30pm
Email ravin@humboldt.edu if you cannot make those times.
COOKING DEMOS & RECIPES
Learn how to cook simple, delicious and nutritious meals just for students! You get to eat what you make and all of our events are FREE!
Cooking classes/demos are currently on hold, check back in the future!
We found an amazing website where you click what food you have available to you, and the website constructs meal options for you:
Construct a meal with what you already have!
The USDA has an incredibly useful site for finding affordable, filling, and nutritious recipes:
Search through SNAP-friendly recipes!
Also, check out Leanne Brown’s website and download a free version of her Good and Cheap, to learn about how to eat well on $4/day:
STUDENTS: GET INVOLVED!
Check out the various ways you can join Oh SNAP!
OhSNAP! is now accepting applications for the 2016-2017 academic year. Please complete and submit application to Ravin Craig at rdc23@humboldt.edu by April 25th, 2016.
For the Social Work Department, Oh SNAP! may be used as an internship for SW 255, 355, 682, and 683.
Join the Oh SNAP! club! We are committed to reducing barriers to accessing CalFresh and other public benefits aimed at improving student health and academic success. Help us plan events, shop, restock our food pantry, and more.
Oh SNAP! is open to all Humboldt State University students.
Contact us at 707-826-4556
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OhSNAP! FAQ
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