The Cubby’s food pantry and closet are here to support students with basic needs. Our pantry offers a variety of nutritious food options., while our closet provides clothing and personal care items, all free of charge. We offer a discreet and welcoming environment where students can access the resources to focus on their academic goals. The Cubby is here to help you thrive throughout your college journey.
Get Assistance or Give Today
If you are a new student seeking support for the semester ahead or a returning member in need of assistance, please complete the Semester Request Form.
If you're looking for a way to give back to those in need, our Give Today platform provides a convenient avenue for you to contribute.
Semester Request
Please complete this form once every semester you are requesting assistance from The Cubby.
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About
The Cubby was designed to meet the immediate needs of its students on campus by providing a variety of non-perishable food items and other basic necessities to students and their families. The Food Pantry is located in the MAC Room 178 and will be open for limited hours throughout the semester.
Questions? Contact us at (928) 344-7517 or thecubby@azwestern.edu.
How to Access The Cubby
Students must be enrolled in at least 1 AWC credit to apply for assistance from The Cubby. The fillable online form Semester Request will help our staff understand our population better and make sure that we are providing assistance to all.
Food pantry items can only be picked up by the person who completed the request. Students will have the option to pick from the food, clothing, or toiletry inventory. Additionally, students in need of a hot meal can apply for an emergency meal card. The emergency meal card program is approved by Health and Wellness staff and is good for one hot meal per week while working with Health and Wellness to secure more stable food resources.
**Items received from The Cubby have been donated or purchased from several on-campus and off-campus partners. None of the parties or groups involved in the program make any guarantees as to the quality of the food or its value for any particular purposes. Some of the food distributed at The Cubby surpassed its “best by” consumption date. The USDA states that the “best if used by or before” date is recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.
Arizona Western College and the original donor does not assume any liability or harm (including injury or death) or losses in connection with the food or supplies received. I assume any risks and covenant not to sue the released parties with respect to such harm or losses.
The Cubby operates on limited funds and by the support of others and is a volunteer program run by donations. We cannot guarantee that we will have food available, but we can suggest additional locations/resources.
Helping Students Dress for Success
The Cubby provides students with FREE professional clothing. The program was designed for students to access clothing items that encourage confidence when pursuing professional opportunities, like job interviews, networking events, and conferences. Students will find items such as slacks, blouses, jackets, belts, shoes, and more at any of the program's district-wide locations.
This project was designed to enhance the AWC student experience by reinforcing a connected community in which students feel they belong and empower students with self-confidence by eliminating financial barriers to opportunities.
Resources
Looking for extra support with essentials like food or housing? Discover crucial local resources such as the Arizona Food Bank Network or Emergency Housing available at our campus. These services offer indispensable assistance to individuals facing hardship.
Visit the Emergency Housing Application to view housing qualification details or view flyer to learn more.
If you are experiencing a crisis or there is an immediate threat of harm, violence, or substantial disruption, please call campus police (928) 314-9500 or 911.
In College? Can't afford Food?
New help for college students.
https://azfoodbanks.org/college
https://azfoodbanks.org/maps/yuma-community-food-bank/
Ways to Give
There are various ways that you can donate or contribute to The Cubby today:
Physical Donations
Bring all canned/boxed food, clothes, and toiletries to The Cubby, Student Health and Wellness office in the 3C building or to the AWC Foundation also located in the 3C Building (all donations are tax-deductible).
When donating canned/boxed food items, please make sure that when physically donating all products are unopened and display expiration dates so that the receipt of your generous donations can be expedited.
Employee Deductions
Employees of AWC are also able to donate through deductions withdrawn directly from their pay a single time or as frequently as requested.
Please visit the AWC Foundation office in the 3C building to fill out the deductions form.
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations fuel the purchasing and staffing of the AWC foodbank and are open to everyone!
Cash donations are payable to the AWC Foundation Office located in the 3C building. Checks can be made payable to the AWC Foundation.
To give monetary donations through our online donation acceptance system, you can use PayPal.
Community Clothing Drop Off Locations
National Bank of Arizona
538 E 16TH Street
Yuma, AZ 85365
Yuma Sun
2055 S. Arizona Avenue
Yuma, AZ 85365
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
180 West 1st Street, STE E
Yuma, AZ 85364
Avenir Financial
(928) 344-7517
1780 S 1st Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
Edward Jones
2661 S 4th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
Belle’s Boutique
225 S Main St
Yuma, AZ 85364