Panther Care Program
Doing well in college can be challenging if you are stressed about having enough to eat, or being able to pay your rent. That’s why Chaffey College has the Panther Care Program, introduced in 2019 to help meet the basic needs and wellbeing of students by providing what we call “Panther Essentials.” Need a little help with groceries this month? Chaffey can assist you with nutritious food through the Panther Pantry. Are you worried about finding a place to sleep at night? The program can refer you to organizations that will help get you off the street. And in the case of a sudden crisis, Panther Care can also assist with emergency funds to help you stay on the path toward your academic goals.
Program Goals:
- To support and empower students by assisting them in meeting basic needs as they work to complete their educational goals
- To provide students with immediate support during an unexpected emergency through meals, referrals for short-term housing, and emergency grant funds so they can continue with their academics and persist at Chaffey College
- To connect students with ongoing counseling and assistance through college resources and community partnerships
Panther Pantry
The Panther Pantry offers non-perishable food items for all actively enrolled Chaffey College students. To access the pantry, students must present their Chaffey College student ID.
Panther Pantry is currently a drive-through model hosted at the Chino and Fontana campus locations.
Students are allowed to pick up one bag of pre-arranged goods once per distribution date.
First come, first served. Limited bags available
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June 2 |
June 3 June 17 July 17 |
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| TIME | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| LOCATION | In Front of the TS building in parking lot R-19 East. | Chino Campus Parking Lot F-1 | Fontana Campus Parking Lot C-5 |
For more information please contact Panther Care at Panthercare@chaffey.edu or at (909) 652-6597 or (909) 652-6598.
Farmer's Market
Panther Care supports student wellness by providing "Panther Bucks" vouchers that students can use to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the Farmer's Market.
Farmer's Markets are held during the Fall and Spring semesters on the 1st and 3rd weeks of each month. Panther Bucks are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Rancho Campus Quad. Students must be actively enrolled in the current term to receive a voucher.
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FALL 2026 September 3, 2026 September 17, 2026 October 1, 2026 October 15, 2026 November 5, 2026 November 19, 2026 December 3, 2026
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SPRING 2027 January 21, 2027 February 4, 2027 February 18, 2027 March 4, 2027 April 1, 2027 April 15, 2027 May 6, 2027
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Payment options: Cash, Card, EBT, Zelle, Cash App, and Venmo.
