Associated Student Organization: ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry

Mission Statement

ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry was created to encourage campus pride and unity in a dignified manner.  The ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry has been designed to assist current AVC students who are making forward progress in their academic pursuits and are homeless and/or hungry in circumstances where supplemental nutritional food will benefit their academic success.

History

In 2011 the ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry program started to provide students in need with supplemental bi-monthly groceries.

In Spring 2014 the ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry program expanded to include a daily meal bag program.

Program Requirements

• Be in good academic standing each semester and cumulatively with a 2.00 GPA or higher 
• Have a 50% completion rate with forward academic progress
• Have a current Education Plan and be on track for graduation
• FAFSA or Dream Act application completed with the AVC Financial Aid Office
• Currently enrolled in 6 or more units for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters 

You can find the online application form here.

Grocery Pick Up 

For those students who have completed the application and received the approval email, the Pantry's Grocery Distribution will be 

Weekly Grocery pick up at the Pantry located at SCT 105. The pantry is open:

Monday - Noon - 2:00 pm

Tuesday - 2:00 - 4:00pm

Students will schedule their pick up time with the Pantry Coordinator in T700E.

Day Bag Pick Up 

Day Bags are picked up in T700E.  

 

Marauder's Market Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Distribution

Spring 2023

January 12th and 26th

February 9th and 23rd

March 9th and 23rd

April 13th and 27th

Summer 2023

May 11th and 25th

June 8th and 22rd

July 13th and 27st

August 10th and 24th

Fall 2023

September 7th and 2st

October 12th and 26th

November 2nd and 16th

December 7th and 14th

Volunteer Opportunities

• Assist with weekly grocery distribution
• Volunteer to create and assist with Dress for Success events
• Volunteer to create activities of awareness within the college campus and local community 
• We want you to build the program you want for Antelope Valley College

Community Resources

• Grace Resource Center (661) 940-5272
• Grace Thrift Center: (661) 726-9723
• SAVEs (9am - 5pm, M-R): (661) 267-5191
• Homeless Service (8am - 5pm, M-F): (661) 942-2758
• Antelope Valley Partners for Health Food Pantry (661) 942-4719
• Sexual Abuse Response (24 hours): (661) 945-6736
• Valley Oasis Thrift Store (9am - 6pm, T-S): (661) 266-1948

Points to Remember

• Student can choose to receive weekly Groceries or a Daily Meal Bag
• Grocery pick up is in SCT 105.  Check the hours listed above. 
• Day Bags are picked up in T700E.

Pantry Chairpersons

• ASO Executive Director of Special Programs:  asoexdirsp@avc.edu
• Co-Chairperson:

Want to Help?

The ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry is supplied by the generous donations from students, staff, faculty, and members of the local community.  Check or cash donations can be made at the AVC Foundation Office or in the Student Life Office.  In the memo area please note - ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry.  Employees can also contribute through payroll deductions each month.  Community members can  donate items from the list below.  Purchased items can be dropped off in the Student Life Office (T700 E1).

Donation Wish List
Snacks Pudding Cups Granola Bars Tuna to Go Trail Mix Fruit Cups Apple Sauce Fruit Snacks Pretzels (Individual packages) Goldfish Crackers Peanut Butter Crackers Ritz Bitz – Handi Snacks,     Peanut Butter, Cheese	Cans Tuna Chicken Chili Soup Fruit Vegetables Pork & Beans Peanut Butter (Jar & individual “to go” sizes needed) Jelly Tomato Sauce Spaghetti Sauce Beans – Refried, Baked, Kidney, Black, Pinto Pasta – Ravioli, Beefaroni, Spaghetti/Meatballs	Packaged Rice Mac & Cheese Instant Potatoes Spaghetti Noodles Hamburger Helper Individual Cereal (Bags and Individual boxes needed) Oatmeal Packets
Frozen Pot Pies Burritos Hamburgers Hot Pockets Chicken Bakes Uncrustables Pancake Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches Individual Pizzas	Refrigerated Mini Bell Cheeses String Cheese Sticks Yogurt – Gogurt, Greek, Regular Fruit – Apples, Oranges
Personal Hygiene Toilet Paper Dental Floss Disposable Razors Shave Cream/Gel Individually wrapped Toothbrush Toothpaste Shampoo Conditioner Lotion