Many Houston Community College students and staff say the lack of food options on some campuses causes them to skip meals or lose out on academic activities.
It’s widely accepted that food insecurity is linked to worse academic performance. At HCC, roughly one in four students is considered “economically disadvantaged,” while four campuses are located in designated “food deserts” where family incomes are low and nearby access to a supermarket is sparse.
Some HCC campuses offer food pantries to students, staff and faculty members. Known as “Eagle Markets” the pantries are stocked with groceries such as canned food, non-perishables and some produce.
Here’s where you can find assistance:
West Loop Campus Eagle Market
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays
Where: 5601 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081
Contact: Email anamaria.lopez@hccs.edu with questions
What: Groceries, household goods and personal hygiene products
Spring Branch Campus Eagle Market
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Where: 1010 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77043
Contact: Email sonya.scottking@hccs.edu with questions
What: Groceries
Southeast Campus Eagle Market
When: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Student Life Building, 6815 Rustic St Bldg D, Houston, TX 77087
Contact: Register here in advance
What: Groceries, household goods and personal hygiene products
Northline Campus Eagle Market
When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday
Where: 8001 Fulton St, Houston, TX 77022
Contact: Email ashley.rhodes@hccs.edu with questions
What: Groceries, household goods and personal hygiene products
Coleman Campus Eagle Market
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: 1919 Pressler St, Houston, TX 77030. Coleman Tower, Second Floor
Contact: Email delysa.edigin@hccs.edu with questions
What: Groceries, household goods and personal hygiene products
Central Campus Eagle Market
When: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Where: 1300 Holman, WW Harmon Building. Room 215, Houston, TX, 77004
Contact: Email sandra.shimba@hccs.edu with questions.
What: Groceries, household goods and personal hygiene products.
Grocery distribution trailers
Houston Community College periodically partners with the Houston Food Bank to distribute groceries to students, faculty and staff. Distribution times and locations vary across campus locations.
Sign up here to be notified when distributions are scheduled.
Basic needs assistance
HCC connects students to “basic needs” resources such as food, hygiene products, household items and more.
If you are experiencing hardship and need help accessing such resources, fill out this form.
Miranda covers Houston’s community colleges for the Houston Landing in partnership with Open Campus. Despite roughly half of Houston’s higher-education students attending community colleges, there hasn’t been much news covering these systems or students — until now. Her reporting holds institutions accountable, highlights barriers faced by students and helps them navigate their opportunities. If you have ideas or questions, reach Miranda at miranda@houstonlanding.org.
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