Give Assistance
You can help support SJSU Cares by donating food and toiletries, donating money, volunteering your time, or helping spread the word by giving a presentation.
Donate
Individual food/toiletry donations can be made at the Spartan Food Pantry during operational hours. See our donation guide for more information.
Fiscal donations sometimes can help us make a bigger impact by purchasing food/supplies in bulk and providing more flexibility in use depending on the case-by-case student emergency. If you are able to make a one time or recurring online donation, please give today to one or both of the options below.
Donate Today
You can help support SJSU Cares by donating food and toiletries, donating money, volunteering your time, or helping spread the word by giving a presentation.
Donate
Individual food/toiletry donations can be made at the Spartan Food Pantry during operational
hours. See our donation guide for more information.
Fiscal donations sometimes can help us make a more significant impact by purchasing food/supplies in bulk and providing more flexibility in use depending on the case-by-case student emergency. If you can make a one time or recurring online donation, please give today to one or both of the options below.
Donate Today
Spartan Food Pantry Operating Fund: SJSU Cares fund that helps support general operations
such as supplemental food, staffing, and administrative supplies.
Student Crisis Support Fund: SJSU Cares fund that builds upon the funding provided by many units at SJSU and helps provide emergency support for housing, medical, and other needs.
Case Management/SJSU Cares Programs and Services Fund: Case Management/SJSU Cares fund helps assist with broader operational needs and provides more flexibility in assisting our students.
Volunteer
Help us help Spartans! SJSU Cares depends on the many volunteers from campus and the
community to help provide support to SJSU's students in need.
Volunteer positions help keep our Spartan Food Pantry running by assisting with stocking/inventory management tasks, student check-in/out, compost trips, etc.
1) View Opportunities & Sign Up using a Google/Gmail account is easy. Use the Volunteer Selection link to find a volunteer spot you can fill. Clicking SAVE will reserve your spot & place it on your Google calendar automatically. That is your confirmation; we do not send additional confirmations or reminders. We anticipate seeing you at the time/date you select.
2) Complete our volunteer waiver agreement online once you sign up.
For General Questions, email: sjsucares@sjsu.edu.
Help Spread the Word
To ensure the accuracy of the information, we ask that organizations not create materials
to represent our programs; please use the provided or reach out for co-branded/collaborations.
Presentation Requests
To request a presentation about SJSU Cares programs, resources, and services for your
class, department, club, or organization, complete our Presentation Request Form.
Please submit your request as soon as possible and allow 4-5 business days for a response.
Thank you!
Follow on Social
We are @SJSUCaresBasicNeeds on Facebook and Instagram @SJSUCares on Twitter. Following
us can help boost the signal of our resources and reduce stigma in reaching out for
support.
Repost & retweet (with credit) our posts.
Post/Share a Flyer
Offices & organizations may desire to post a flyer in your space. SJSU Cares, Spartan
Food Pantry, Rapid Rehousing, iGrad, and CalFresh Assistance flyers are in this shared
folder. Printed versions of these are available via request.
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Be sure to follow along with our newsletter content. Subscribe here. Note that current
Spartan Food Pantry participants are automatically entered into this to get updates
on the pantry; if you currently use the pantry, you do not need to request to join
separately.
Donate Clothing to our Partner Offices
Our campus has two main options for clothing assistance. One for everyday wear & career-focused clothing.
The Clothes Closet, operated by the Office of Sustainability, is designed to help alleviate two significant issues: massive waste generated annually by discarded clothing and students, faculty, and staff unable to meet their basic needs. Visit their website for information on donations.
The Career Closet, operated by the Career Center, has a focus on providing students
with free professional clothing and up to one complete professional outfit per academic
year. This can assist with interviews, job fairs, etc. Visit their website for information
on donations.
