The Cubby

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The Cubby was designed to meet the immediate needs of its students and staff on campus by providing a variety food items and other basic necessities to them and their families.

📍 Locations

• Yuma Campus
  • MAC Building – Room 178 (Campus Map)
    • The MAC (Matador Activity Center) building is located between the 3C building and the Residence Halls.
  • Open for limited hours throughout the semester
• La Paz County
  • PLC 107 (Parker) and QLC114 (Quartzsite) (Locations)
  • Accessible during hours of operation

Questions? Contact us at (928) 344-7517 or thecubby@azwestern.edu.

What to expect when visiting The Cubby.

1. When you arrive, please be prepared to show your school ID card. School ID cards are required to use The Cubby services.
2. You will complete The Cubby Services Checkout form and indicate which service (pantry, closet, or both) you will be using that day.
   • Pantry – Maximum of 20 food or personal hygiene items per week
   • Closet – Maximum of 10 clothing items per month
3. You will place all selected items on the counter, and a Cubby team member will help you bag items for you to take home.

Note: All active AWC or university partner students and staff have access to The Cubby.

**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.

Mini Cubby

Emergency Meal Voucher Program

The Emergency Meal Voucher Program is intended to provide support to currently enrolled students at AWC experiencing a crisis that impacts their ability to access a hot meal. It is funded through donations from students to students facing food insecurity.

This program is an emergency program. It is not able or intended to be a long-term resource, to supplement a meal plan, or to be used for general cost-cutting. The program
involves participants also being connected to additional resources to support their ongoing food access and security.

• For admission into the program, please complete the Emergency Meal Voucher Program Application.

Notice: This program is for AWC active students only, and meal vouchers can only be used at the AWC Eatery.

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.

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.

More Resources:

• Emergency Meal Voucher Program Application
  • Student Health and Wellness provides basic needs services and resources to students experiencing a current emergency or crisis, such as food insecurity.
  • Emergency Meal Voucher Program Application
• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
  • SNAP provides eligible households with monthly benefits they can use to purchase nutritious food.
  • Nutrition Assistance | Arizona Department of Economic Security
• W.I.C (Women, Infants, and Children)
  • WIC provides families with nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods to help care for themselves and their babies.
  • Homepage | Women, Infants, and Children
• Salvation Army
  • The Salvation Army has many neighborhood food pantries and dry pantry goods available for eligible applicants.
  • To find your nearest location, click here.

Looking for affordable, tasty meal ideas?

The Cubby Food Pantry at Arizona Western College has you covered with student-tested recipes that are nutritious, easy to make, and budget-friendly! From hearty Chicken Pasta Primavera to cozy Peanut Butter & Jelly Oatmeal and even a sweet treat like Heart Yogurt Bark, our collection has something for every appetite.

There are various ways that you can donate or contribute to The Cubby today.

• Most Needed Food Items: Canned meats and tuna, canned fruits and vegetables, canned soup, pasta, beans, rice, crackers, granola bars, frozen fruits and vegetables, peanut butter, strawberry jam.
• Most Needed Personal Hygiene Items: Toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, soap, lotion, deodorant.