Because no student should have to study on an empty stomach!
By Savanna Ferguson, edited and updated for print by Torch staff
Correction: a previous version of this article incorrectly showed that the “Snacks and Scholarships” events take place in Building 1 Room 114. This is incorrect. The “Snacks and Scholarships” events take place in various locations, Building 1 Room 114 is the office of Tina Hunter and does not provide snacks to the student body.
Lane Community College’s main campus has a few spots where students can get free food. This list helps students find places to receive free food on campus. This list was created by the Success to Academic Readiness (STAR) Program student peer mentor Savannah Ferguson during Fall term 2024. Updated for Fall Term 2025. Most of the food on this list was paid for by the Student Activity Fee.
Departments and programs that stock food or snacks for students:
Career Pathways
Building 4, Room 210
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 5 pm, Fridays 8:30 am to 2 pm
This is a resource available to any student
They are closed during school closures click link to find out when Career Pathways is closed in-between academic terms.
What is available for students: Snacks such as granola bars, cup of noodles and oatmeal. Coffee, tea and water also provided. There is also the CARE at Lane program that is located at Career Pathways which is a program that helps students access food, health care, childcare, housing and much more…
Titan Pantry and Closet
In the outside corridor of the Center Building in Room 153.
Fall term hours Monday – Wednesday 10 am – 3 pm
Disclaimer the days and times that the Titan Pantry and Closet are open vary each term; check their web page for up to date information: https://www.lanecc.edu/get-support/daily-living-support/titan-pantry-and-closet
This is a resource that is available to any Lane student during the academic term. They are closed during school closures and between academic terms. To access this resource you need a Lane student email and L number. What is available for students: Non-perishable canned and packaged foods, a variety of clothing in all different sizes. Sometimes they do have a limited supply of perishable foods and personal hygiene items.
TRIO and TRIO STEM Center
Building 1, Room 218 & Room 219
Dates and times open: Mondays – Fridays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
The TRIO Center is closed on Fridays during the summer term. They are closed during school closures and between academic terms.
This is a resource that is available to any student at Lane who is enrolled in the TRIO program during the academic term. TRIO is a program for first-generation students, low-income students, or students with disabilities.
To access this resource: Apply for TRIO, and get accepted, a Lane student email and L number.
What is available for students: Snacks, end of term meal for TRIO students.
Tutoring Center
Building 16, Room 193
Disclaimer: the days and times that the Tutoring Center is open does vary each term.
This is a resource that is available to any student at Lane during the academic term. They are closed during school closures and between academic terms.
What you need to access this resource: A Lane student email and L number.
What is available for students: Snacks, coffee, tea and water, microwaveable meals for students.
Humanities Office
Center Building, Room 457
Monday – Thursday 9 am to 5 pm, Fridays 9 am to 4 pm
This is a resource that is available to any student at Lane during the academic term.
Closed during school closures. This resource does not require anything from students to access it.
What is available for students: Snacks, coffee, tea and water, microwaveable meals for students.
Free snack and basic hygiene items shelf in the Humanities Office, Center Building, Room 457
Photo Credit: River Shepherd
Multicultural Center
Building 1, Room 206
Monday – Thursday 9 am to 4 pm
This is a resource that is available to any student at Lane during the academic term. Closed during school closures and between academic terms. This resource does not require anything from students to access it.
What is available for students: Snacks, coffee, tea and water, with occasional free lunch events for students.
STAR Program Student Lounge
Building 16, Room 211
Disclaimer: The STAR Program’s Student Lounge schedule is subject to change and it varies each term check with your STAR Program Advisor to find out when it is open.
This is a resource that is available to any student at Lane who is enrolled in the STAR program during the academic term. They are closed during school closures and in-between academic terms.
To access this resource:Apply for the STAR Program and get accepted. Attend the STAR Program Orientation. Have a STAR Program advisor. Place in below-program-level Math or Writing classes. A Lane student email and L number.
What is available for students: Snacks, tea and bubble water (in various flavors), healthy microwavable meals for students.
Take a book, Leave a book, Bookshelf
Center Building, outside of the Student Life office Room 201 A
Monday – Friday 9am to 4 pm
This is a resource that is available to any student at Lane during the academic term. They are closed during school closures and between academic terms. This resource does not require anything from students to access it.
What is available for students: Snacks.
Student clubs and college events that offer free food for students:
Northwest Collegiate Ministry Club’s FLOW (Free Lunch on Wednesday)
Center Building, Room 200
Every Wednesday 11 am – Noon, starting Week 2 of fall, winter and spring terms
This is a resource that is available to any student at Lane during the academic term. But they are closed during school closures and between academic terms. This resource does not require anything from students to access it.
What is available for students: Lunch varies each week.
Snacks and Scholarships
Scholarship Department
The dates, times and location vary for this event each term; please keep an eye on the calendar or for advertisements on bulletin boards and in the Titan Times email newsletters!
This is a resource that is available to any student at Lane. To access this resource: A Lane student email and L number
What is available for students during the event: Snacks.
Study Jam
Center Building 2nd floor in the Library
Days held vary each term but it is always two weeks before finals at 3 pm. Tutors are usually available during these events as well, and you also have the chance to study with your peers or study group.
This resource does not require anything from students to access it.
However if you do access the tutoring part of this resource you will need a Lane student email and L number.
What is available for students during the event: Pizza, snacks, coffee, tea and water.
