The Cubby hosts Back to School Food Drive
August 7, 2025Yuma, Ariz. (August 7, 2025) – The Health & Wellness team at Arizona Western College is hosting a Back to School Food Drive from August 11 to September 8, with a goal of gathering 1,000 non-perishable food items to support college students facing food insecurity in Yuma and La Paz counties. The drive is supported by The Cubby, AWC’s free food pantry that was started earlier this year.
“Your donations of non-perishable food and essential pantry items help ensure that no student has to choose between hunger and their education,” shared Adrienne Noriega, AWC’s Student Care Coordinator. “Our goal is to collect 1,000 food items during this drive—but donations are always welcome beyond these dates!”
Accepted items include canned goods, pasta and rice, shelf-stable milk, nut butters, jam/jelly, snack foods (trail mix, applesauce, granola bars), oatmeal, and pancake mixes. Please avoid expired or opened items, glass containers, and refrigerated or frozen goods.
Community members wishing to contribute to the food drive can bring donations to The Cubby, in Room 178 of the MAC building on the AWC Yuma Campus (click here to view campus map), or drop donations at one of the collection boxes located around campus:
• 3C Welcome Center
• AWC Library (LR Building)
• Student Success Center
Those interested in supporting The Cubby through a one-time donation can follow this link to give online. Please select “The Cubby” from the drop down menu as the reason for donation.
Questions can be directed to The Cubby staff at (928) 344-7517 or thecubby@azwestern.edu.
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About The Cubby:
The Cubby at Arizona Western College supports AWC students by offering free food and personal care items in addition to professional clothing. The volunteer program runs on monthly donations from food banks, grants, voluntary payroll deductions, and the AWC Foundation. Currently serving over 500 students every month in Yuma and La Paz counties, the program directly supports academic success, retention, and well-being. The Cubby is an extension of the AWC Student Health & Wellness department, which connects students with resources including health insurance, SNAP benefits, housing, primary care, and mental and behavioral health services.
Contact:
Adrienne Noriega
Student Care Coordinator
Arizona Western College
adrienne.noriega@azwestern.edu
(928) 317-6243