October 2025
Clothing & hygiene drive for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2025
Hygiene Kit Drive - Hygiene Items Needed!
For the month of October, we are collecting hygiene items to assemble hygiene kits for students in need. We are specifically seeking travel-sized or individually packaged items in bulk. Staff, students & community members welcomed to donate. Last day to donate is October 31st.
What To Donate
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Body wash
- Hand lotion
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Razors
- Bar soap
- Wash cloths
Drop-Off Locations
- Honors Lounge (OC4700): 8am-4pm Mon-Thu & 9am-12pm Fri
- Basic Needs Center (OC14107): 8am-7pm Mon-Thu & 8am-3pm Fri
- Club Room (OC3400): 8am-4:30pm Mon-Thu & 8am-3pm Fri
- Welcome Center (OC14201): 8am-7pm Mon-Thu & 8am-3pm Fri
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Clothing Drive - Clothing Donations Needed!
For the month of October, we are collecting new or gently used clothing donations for our student thrift shop event happening in November. Staff, students & community members welcomed to donate. Last day to donate is October 31st.
What To Donate
- Pants/jeans/shorts
- Sweaters/hoodies/jackets/coats
- Shirts/tank tops/bras/sports bras
- Shoes
- Backpacks and carry-on luggage
- Accessories
Drop-Off Locations
- Basic Needs Center (OC14107): 8am-7pm Mon-Thu & 8am-3pm Fri
- : 9am-6:30pm Mon-Thu & 9am-12pm Fri
If you would like a donation receipt for tax purposes, please be sure to make your hygiene or/and clothing donation at the Basic Needs Center (OC14107). For questions, please email us at care@miracosta.edu. Thank you for supporting our community with dignity and care!
November 2025
2025 Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Join us for Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week to learn more about the issues and resources that address hunger and homelessness. Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week occurs during November.
The events organized by the CARE (Campus Assessment, Resources, & Education) Team will be starting Tuesday, November 11th- Thursday, November 13th for our kickoff week and from Monday, November 17th- Saturday, November 22nd for a full week of events in collaboration with many Student Services Departments and off-campus community organizations to focus on advocacy, education, fundraising, resources, and service
Student attendees will be entered in multiple opportunity drawings for giftcards supporting basic needs as well as receive free swag and food! Students who attend three or more "opportunity drawing eligible" events will be entered into a grand opportunity drawing for a $100 gift card of their choice or two free monthly bus passes (a $115 value).
, follow us on Instagram @miracostacare or email us at care@miracosta.edu.
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Kickoff Week
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Oceanside Campus
Breakfast Bar
Location: Oceanside Campus, Student Services Circle (near the bridge to OC14)
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am
The Breakfast Bar offers students the opportunity to grab free breakfast items and chat with staff about upcoming Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Events.
Garden In A Bucket
Location: Oceanside Campus, East Pavilion (by the cafeteria)
Time: 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you鈥檒l learn how to start your own food garden using just a 5-gallon bucket or a sunny windowsill!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
HSI Latinx Hour On The Lawn- Affirmations Y Pan Con Champurrado
Location: Oceanside Campus, Central Lawn (by the Clock Tower)
Time: 12:00pm-1:30 pm
Join us during Latinx Hour on the Lawn to write an affirmation to uplift another student鈥攁nd take one with you to brighten your day. Enjoy pan dulce & champurrado, and choose a song to add to the student DJ mix.
Helping Hour: Hygiene Kit Assembling
Location: Oceanside Campus, Conference Room, OC14180
Time: 4:30 pm-6:30 pm
Join Phi Theta Kappa and Gender Sexuality Alliance for the Helping Hour to assemble hygiene kits to be donated to our on-campus showers to give students access to essentials when using these facilities.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Garden In A Bucket
Location: San Elijo Campus, SAN 900 (by the cafeteria)
Time: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you鈥檒l learn how to start your own food garden using just a 5-gallon bucket or a sunny windowsill!
Cook With Us! Cooking Demo For Student- Parents
Location: Oceanside Campus, Downstairs Workroom, OC14182
Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Come and participate in a Food Demonstration! Student parents will learn how to create meals with healthy ingredients that are low to no-cook necessary and easy to prepare for you and your family. Kids welcome!
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Monday, November 17, 2025
Breakfast Bar
Location: Oceanside Campus, OC14, 2nd Floor Welcome Center
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am
Join the CARE Program as we launch Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week and learn about upcoming events! Come grab breakfast, connect with campus resources, and learn how ASE programs can support your success through mentorship, scholarships, and more.
鈥淎dios Amor鈥� Film Screening
Location: Oceanside Campus, Little Theater, OC3601
Time: 12:00pm-1:45pm
Join CARE and the Ethnic Studies Department for a film screening with light refreshments and a Q&A Panel. This film, Adios Amor, centers on Maria Moreno, a migrant mother who sacrificed everything but her twelve kids in the passionate pursuit of justice for farmworkers.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Free Student Thrift Shop: FREE Clothing Distribution
Location: Oceanside Campus, 1st Floor Conference Room, OC14180
Time: 11 am-3 pm
Come 鈥渢hrift鈥� for FREE new or gently used clothing donated by faculty and staff. Clothing items available will include socks, coats, sweaters, and more!
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Free Food & Resource Market + Clothing Distribution
Location: Community Learning Center, Outside CLC300
Time: 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm
Come join us to receive holiday-related dry goods and produce items sponsored by Feeding San Diego. Students will be able to connect with community organizations, and access the clothing that is happening until 4 pm. Students should be prepared to bring or know their Student ID#.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Enrollment Cafe: CalFresh, CalWORKs, & Medi-Cal
Location: Oceanside Campus, Bertossi Courtyard (OC4803B)
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Come and receive step-by-step assistance from a County of San Diego Human Services Specialist while filling out an application on BenefitsCal for CalFresh (aka EBT/Food Stamps) , CalWORKs (aka Cash Aid), and/or Medi-Cal. Bringing supporting documentation is NOT required to start an application on BenefitsCal, but is encouraged.
Cafe & Questions
Location: Community Learning Center, Welcome Center, CLC300 Quad
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Got questions about CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal? Stop by to speak with a County of San Diego Human Services Specialist to get the answers you need. This is a great opportunity to learn about eligibility, benefits, and how to apply.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Hunger & Homelessness Service Day
Location: , Vista CA
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Join the 美姬社区 CARE Program and Service Learning & Volunteer Center for Hunger & Homelessness Service Day at Operation Hope! This is a great opportunity for students to earn service learning credit and volunteer hours for scholarships. RSVP is required as there are only 20 spots and limited transportation available.
