Page 24 - De Anza College Annual Report 2024

Basic Needs=Student Success
Thank You for Contributing!
Thanks to generous community donors, the Foothill
De-Anza Foundation surpassed its goal of raising $3
million for the Hope Initiative to support essential
needs of our students.
The funds are already being used to provide:
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Resources for the Food Pantries at De Anza and
Foothill colleges
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Emergency grants to help students stay in school
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Access to critical mental health services
Food Pantry and Resource Hub
Because It’s Hard to Study When You’re Hungry
Nearly half of De Anza’s students are considered
low income, and many struggle with the high cost
of living in Silicon Valley. De Anza operates a Food
Pantry and Resource Hub for students who need help
with basic needs such as food, housing and mental
health support.
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The Food Pantry distributes groceries, prepared
foods, snacks and other items.
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The Resource Hub also distributes snacks,
toiletries, period products, school supplies and
other useful items.
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A mobile Park-It Market from West Valley
Community Services also visits campus twice
a month, with free produce, dairy products and
other groceries
Food Pantry – fall quarter 2024
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1,900 students served
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2,419 total visits
Resource Hub – fall quarter 2024
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1,384 students served
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2,289 total visits
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