Feeding America estimates that nearly 720,000 people in Harris and Montgomery counties (over 4 million statewide) experience hunger and food insecurity and that number could rise over the holidays. Lone Star College CARE for Completion program assists food pantries at LSC campus locations to help students, employees and community members meet this life-sustaining need.
“Hunger and food insecurity are growing problems many families face, especially during the holidays,” said Mario K. Castillo, J.D., LSC chancellor. “Lone Star College campuses offer services and resources to support students, helping them to accomplish their academic, personal and professional goals.”
LSC food pantries are open each semester to provide people with access to food options and services needed to thrive in and out of the classroom. Participants can take home a bag of groceries, snacks or additional community resources for assistance with more specific needs.
Click on the following LSC food pantries to learn more about eligibility, options, hours of operations and donation and volunteer needs.
- LSC CyFair: Food for Thought Food Pantry
- LSC Cypress Center: Empowerment Corner Food Pantry
- LSC-Houston North (all locations): C.A.R.E Centers
- LSC-Kingwood: Coyote Cupboard
- LSC-Montgomery: Food Pantry
- LSC-North Harris: CAT-5 Cupboard
- LSC-Tomball: The Den Food Pantry
- LSC-University Park: Leo’s Shelf
“Lone Star College not only offers affordable and quality educational opportunities, but we also have resources to help students who are struggling with tough choices between paying their rent and electric bills or keeping consistent meals on the table,” said Ashlie Resendez, LSC associate vice chancellor, Student Engagement.
LSC CARE for Completion ensures students have access to food, housing, clothing, employment, mental health and academic support resources. View LoneStar.edu/CARE for more information or a detailed list of available services.
Lone Star College enrolls over 80,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.