Welcome to THRIVE Mart — your on‑campus hub for free, fresh, and accessible groceries!
We partner with community organizations to make sure students have reliable access to nutritious food. All items are available while supplies last, and our dates and times may shift each semester, so be sure to check back regularly for updates.
Whether you’re stocking up for the month or just grabbing a few essentials, THRIVE Mart is here to support your well‑being and help you thrive.
We partner with community organizations to make sure students have reliable access to nutritious food. All items are available while supplies last, and our dates and times may shift each semester, so be sure to check back regularly for updates.
Whether you’re stocking up for the month or just grabbing a few essentials, THRIVE Mart is here to support your well‑being and help you thrive.
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Surprise! THRIVE Mart is back — with a new location, new look and new experience!
THRIVE Mart is Victor Valley College’s on‑campus food distribution event, offering free groceries and produce to support students’ basic needs. This year, we’ve updated how it works to make the process easier and more consistent for everyone.
The Basic Needs THRIVE Resource Center is excited to share that your weekly on‑campus food support just got better. Instead of separate THRIVE Mart events, all items will now be included in one weekly food bundle, available on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
What You Can Expect
- A weekly food bundle that includes:
- Popular pantry items you’re used to receiving
- Fresh staple produce previously offered during THRIVE Mart events
When
- Thursday, January 29, 2026, and
- Thursday, February 5, 2026, from
- 9:30am – 11:30am (food bundles only)
- 2:00pm – 4:00pm (distribution resumes with fresh produce)
Where
- Line up outside Building 51C, next to the Koi pond. Signs will be posted to direct students.
Participation Requirements
- A current Victor Valley College physical student ID card is required.
- Students must be enrolled and actively taking Winter term classes.
- All food items are first‑come, first‑served and depend on available community resources.
- Bring your own bags
- One visit per day
Resource Guide for other food resources in the community that might better suit you.
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