The Market at CoA
The Market is a bi-monthly outdoor event where students* can pick up free, fresh produce and select grocery items on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month while classes are in session.
- Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
- Location: Behind the Student Center/F-Building
*Students should bring a valid Student ID with current term sticker and reusable shopping bags
The Boutique
The Boutique is an extension of the on-campus pantry and offers a variety of free, gently-used clothing items & accessories. The Boutique is primarily supplied via donations, so items are available to students on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Time: 10am - 4pm every day (except Tuesday)
- Location: Room F122 - Student Center/F-Building (1st Floor)
One Stop Shop
One Stop Shop at CoA is just that, one place on-campus where students can stop-in and shop for:
- Grocery basics, fresh produce, and occasionally eggs & frozen meat products
- Personal care & hygiene items
- Gently-used clothing, shoes, and assorted random knick-knacks
- Time: 10am - 4pm every day (except Tuesday)
- Location: Room F122 - Student Center/F-Building (1st Floor)
Student Assistance Grants
This collection of short-term recurring grants ranges in amount from $50 to $100, depending on the type of grant. Students can apply for multiple grants, but can only receive a maximum of two per semester, and are not eligible to receive the same grant multiple times per semester.
All grants below require students to be enrolled in at least 3 units at CoA, and they must have CoA as their home campus. Additional grant requirements:
Emergency Food Grant
Grant Amount: $300.00, one-time grant provided as gift cards for Safeway
Purpose: Groceries
To Apply: Complete the online form HERE
Eligibility Requirements:
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Home campus must be College of Alameda
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Must be enrolled in at least three (3) units at College of Alameda
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Have not received the Emergency Food Grant in prior semesters
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High school special enrollment students are NOT eligible for Emergency Food Grants
Emergency Transportation Grant ($100 per semester)
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Intended to help students with their commute to the College of Alameda campus
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$100 Clipper Card
- Apply HERE
**While supplies last & not guaranteed**
Questions? Contact Jeremy Simmons, Basic Needs Coordinator: jsimmons@peralta.edu.
CoA Diaper Bank
Students currently enrolled at CoA can request a supply of diapers in a variety of sizes (with wipes) on a monthly basis by submitting the request form HERE.
- Strict limits of 2 packs of diapers and 2 packs of wipes – per child/per household/per month.
- Students must have a valid Student ID card with a current term sticker.
- Diapers are only available while supplies last and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Diaper availability is not guaranteed.
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Students can submit a request in advance – we will contact the student by email when diapers are ready for pick-up.
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Diapers can be picked-up at the back counter of the One Stop Shop: Building F: First Floor-Corner
The CoA Library has Chromebooks for Checkout
Registered CoA students may check out a Chromebook from the library for the entire semester. For more information, visit the College of Alameda Library.