Staff Food Pantries

About Staff Food Pantries

In August 2024, The Berkeley Staff Assembly (BSA) Programs & Events Committee (P&E) began sponsoring a monthly Food Pantry program for UC Berkeley Staff coordinated by Shelly Gough. With inflation and the cost of living in the Bay Area on the constant rise, so many UC Berkeley employees and their families have continued to struggle with food insecurity, so we knew we needed to keep this resource moving that was brought to our attention in partnering with the UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center. BSA P&E is currently partnering with Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) to receive donations, and we have established a permanent space in Dwinelle Hall. Any remaining food items will be donated to the UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center.

In January 2026, the Staff Food Pantry moved to a free drop in shopping appointment program now that we have a permanent space in Dwinelle Hall (Room B55D).  

Please provide any feedback you have regarding the SFP using this form: Anonymous feedback form. **Please Note: Our operating budget is zero ($0) dollars so there is little we can do in regards to the food donations we have the ability to order and/or receive, we only receive what they have available that day. Please provide any feedback as it relates to sharing your experience, concerns, or provide us with low cost ideas for how we can make the Pantry better.**

We ask that if you need additional resources please reach out to the Food Bank's Food Helpline (1-510-635-3663) or visithttps://www.foodnow.net/find-a-food-pantry.

Please reach out to bsaevents@berkeley.eduwith any questions.

How The Pantry Works

Please present your Cal 1 ID Card to be scanned at the pantry to verify that you are a staff member and to record the numbers of household members served so BSA can report this to the ACCFB in order to continue to obtain free donations for the future pantries and to allow us the opportunity to apply for grant funding for equipment to support the Pantry’s future.

How to Sign Up for An Oasis Account

Please sign up for an Oasis account sponsored by the ACCFB. If you are unable to do this prior to your first drop in appointment one of our volunteers can sign you up. We would prefer you try to sign up so we don’t cause a longer line for other shoppers but please don’t lose any sleep if this is not possible before your first visit. Please do not sign up for multiple accounts, this will cause more work for us to audit and have them deleted. You only need to sign up for an Oasis account one time, thank you.

  • Please use your UC Berkeley email address (if possible) when you sign up

  • You only need to provide the following information when signing up for an account (the system will ask you for more than we need)

  1. First and last name

  2. Total number of household members (how many people including you live in your home; you do not need to fill in the age ranges just the total amount)

  3. Zip code

  4. Enter you employee ID number in the “Other IDs” field

    1. “EID” should be the “Other IDs” field name

    2. Enter you Employee ID number as shown on your Cal 1 ID card

Account Sign up Link: https://accfbvoice.oasisinsight.net/kiosk/79873f614652d49c9b5073eb4dc7855bc5e11c9c35952e23ab6eeab0469059a4/

 How to sign up for a Calendly Shopping Appointment

  • Please sign up for a shopping appointment using Calendly when it’s most convenient for you to attend.This is different from your Oasis account.

  • Please bring your Employee ID for us to scan you into your Oasis Account. If your EID is un-scanable we will provide you with a Food Bank Card to scan to sign into your Oasis Account.

  • Please do not arrive early for your shopping appointment, we want to avoid a line blocking staff from doing their work duties outside the pantry in the hallway as well as allow clear pathways for students attending their classes. 

  • Please check in at the Pantry doorway and one of our volunteers will serve you at your shopping appointment time. Please be ready to show your confirmation email that displays your scheduled appointment time period.

  • If you come before or after your scheduled shopping appointment time, you will be asked to wait patiently for your appointment time or wait patiently while we try to squeeze you in between other appointment times. 

  • Please do not sign up for more than 1 (one) appointment time each week. This takes away appointment times for other shoppers and if audited all appointments under your name will be canceled. 

  • If you are picking up food for another employee they need to be signed up for a shopping appointment time, they must have an Oasis Account set up, and you need to bring their physical employee ID card (or food bank card if their employee ID was un-scanable) so we can sign them in.

If we have extra food after each pantry we will send an email to your UC Berkeley email address on file to let you know when you can pick up extra food for your household.

Schedule (Subject to Change)

Time: Please check the website and sign up for a shopping appointment (instructions listed above)

Location: Dwinelle Hall Room B55D (note: as of Dec 12, 2025, we will no longer hold the pop up pantries at Cafe/Unit 3 Courtyard)

Google maps arial overhead image showing food pantry location at Dwinelle Hall Room B55D



Dates

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