Students: Please note that the Chapman Food Pantry in Morlan Hall is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can request access to the Food Pantry by completing the form on the Food Pantry website.
Campus Resources
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID
If you are struggling financially the Office of Financial Aid can review special circumstances.
Outside Scholarships
Another resource for students facing financial challenges is the Financial Aid Facebook page. All outside scholarship opportunities are posted here.
Contact: (714) 997-6741 | finaid@chapman.edu
DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE
The Dean of Students Office, as with all concerns, serves as a resource for students by assisting in matters that impact the learning of all students. Students needing access to food should contact the Dean of Students office for access to the food pantry.
Food Pantry for Students in Need
For several years Chapman has offered a food pantry assistance program to any students who have a need for additional resources. If you or a student you know could benefit from this assistance or would like more information on the food pantry program, contact the Dean of Students.
Contact: Jerry Price | Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students | (714) 997-6721 | jprice@chapman.edu | Argyros Forum 101
Colleen Wood | Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Dean of Students | (714) 997-6721 | cwood@chapman.edu | Argyros Forum 101
Chris Hutchison | Assistant Dean of Students | (714) 628-7321 | hutchiso@chapman.edu | Argyros Forum 303F
CHAPMAN FOOD PANTRY
Please check out this website for more information on Chapman University's Food Pantry in Morlan Hall, including the form to begin the process of accessing the Food Pantry.
DIVERSITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Student Government Association Diversity Affairs Committee addresses issues of diversity and equity affecting the campus. The committee actively seeks the concerns of underrepresented groups on campus and challenges itself to solve those issues.
CHAPMAN DIVERSITY PROJECT
The Chapman Diversity Project, sponsored by the Office of the Provost, endeavors to bring students, staff, faculty, administrators and trustees together for a meaningful dialogue focused on developing strategic priorities and recommendations for diversity and inclusion at Chapman.
Chapman’s Advisory Groups evaluate and recommend services, policies and programs for enhancing diversity and inclusion. Each Advisory Group is comprised of students, staff, faculty, administrators and trustees and is open to people of all identities.
CROSS-CULTURAL CENTER
The mission of the Cross-Cultural Center has always been about student learning. Specifically, our work is guided by the following Student Affairs Learning Outcome: A Value and Respect for Differences - students will learn to recognize, respect, and value diverse experiences, ideas, backgrounds, and identities.
Contact: Argyros Forum 304 | (714) 997-6735 | crossculturalcenter@chapman.edu
Official Hours: Monday- Friday 7 a.m.-midnight; Saturday- Sunday 8 a.m.-midnight
CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATION AND RESOURCE TEAM
CERT is an advisory group comprised of faculty, staff, and students devoted to a stronger, more inclusive community at Chapman. CERT works to empower students following potential bias incidents that affect our campus community.
INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAP (Bike racks, microwaves, lockers, showers)
Bike racks located across campus can be found on the interactive campus map under parking. Microwaves and lockers can be found under the campus amenities.
LAPTOP RENTAL PROGRAM
If you’ve ever had your laptop misplaced, run out of battery, or temporarily broken, don’t panic, because the Student Union now offers Laptops-to-Go! This is a fully automated laptop rental kiosk, designed to get you onto a computer instantly and hassle-free. This service is free to all Chapman students with a valid ID. Just swipe your card, take a laptop, and return I within the 4-hour time limit. There are (6) Dell Latitude laptops and (6) Macbook Pro laptops available to rent. Laptops can be taken anywhere on campus including classrooms and dorms.
Contact: studentunion@chapman.edu
For additional laptop rental programs, please contact Miguel Calderon, Case Manager in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students. Miguel can be reached at (714) 997-6721 or at mcalderon@chapman.edu.
THERAPY ASSISTANCE ONLINE (TAO)
Free private, online self-help with your Chapman email address. Questions? Contact spcs@chapman.edu.
Applying for CalFresh
What is CalFresh?
- CalFresh is a nutrition program that helps households buy healthy foods, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program in California. On a national level, it’s known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.
- COVID-19 Updates: Due to the current pandemic, everyone who qualifies for CalFresh is getting the maximum benefit amount.
How does it work?
- If you are qualified to receive Calfresh benefits, you will receive an EBT card that works like a debit card. You can use it at most grocery stores, farmers markets, or even shopping online. Students can receive up to $192 a month based on their application.
Who is eligible?
- Students who:
- Work 20+ hours a week
- Receiving work-study
- Approved for a TANF-funded Cal Grant A or B
- Have children
What’s the application process like?
- Submit an application online (10 minutes)
- Submit proof of your qualifying situations
- Examples may include:
- Proof of identity (examples: drivers license or identification card, passport, work or school ID, birth certificate, voter registration card)
- Proof of where you live (examples: drivers license or ID card, utility bill, rent receipt)
- Proof of income (examples: pay stubs, statement from employer, alimony check, award letter for unemployment or disability benefits )
- Social security number
- Proof of housing costs (examples: housing bills, utility bills, HOA fees, property tax statement)
- Proof of child support paid
- Proof child or adult care costs (example: bills)
- Examples may include:
- Have a phone interview with the county within the next 30 days (30-60 minutes)
How to get started?
- Check out the official Calfresh website for more information on eligibility and/or to apply online. Those who might qualify and/or in need of financial assistance are encouraged to apply!
Don’t qualify for Calfresh?
Here are some additional resources both on and off campus:
- Morlan Food Pantry is an on-campus food pantry with shelf stable food and some fresh produce. To access
the food pantry, fill out this form (no background information needed).
- If you would like to support the food pantry financially, you’re welcome to donate through here.
- Abound Food Care focuses on food recovery, food waste, and helps those experiencing food insecurity. Check out the website for more information on food pantries near you.
- Second Harvest Food Bank is a food bank that provides services located in Irvine, CA. Visit the website to find out more information on the services available.
- OC Food Help includes a free food map for locations where anyone can receive free food in the community and CalFresh sign up assistance. Another map that lists resources for food insecure people is Food Finder.
- Saddleback Church Grocery Distribution has multiple locations, dates, and times for food distribution and food pick up.
- Cantlay Food Distribution Center (Society of St Vincent de Paul) offers food distribution on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and CalFresh (Food Stamps). Application services. Contact Michael Tijerino at mtijerino@ccoc.org for any questions.
Click here for more resources unrelated to food insecurity that are available to you.
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Deals in the Chapman Community
Below is a list of deals and discounts in the Chapman community. If you would like to submit your own deal not seen on this list, please visit the deals in the Chapman community submission form. If there is an error or inaccuracy with a deal you see here, please contact Ryan Boudreau at boudreau@chapman.edu.
MEAL DEALS
- Blaze Pizza - $5 for a half pizza and soda. Offer valid Monday through Friday until 4 PM
- Bruxie - $4 chicken tenders with Chapman ID on Thursdays
- Thai Towne Eatery - $7.99 lunch specials with salad, meal, and two cream cheese wontons
DISCOUNTS WITH ID
- Aikido Dojo offers a 25% discount on any class package to anyone with Chapman ID who mentions this list
- Blaze Pizza offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Byblos Cafe offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Francoli Gourmet offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Green Tomato Grill on Tustin offers 10% off with Chapman ID
- Glow Haus offers $10 off spray tans with Chapman ID
- Impact Juice Bar offers 5% off total with Chapman ID
- Jalapeño's Grille offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Laurenly Boutique offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Mead's Green Door Café offers 5% off total with Chapman ID
- Orange Auto Body offers 15% off car repairs for Chapman students with ID
- OC Diamond Estate Jewelry offers 20% off total with Chapman ID
- Paris In A Cup offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Pie Hole offers 20% off total with Chapman ID
- Pizza Press in the Plaza offers 10% off pizza or a free drink with Chapman ID
- Renee Jewelers offers 30% off total with Chapman ID
- Subway Cafe on Walnut & Glassell offers a free small drink, bag of chips, OR cookie with purchase of 6-in regular sandwich with Chapman ID (not included with other deals)
- Smoqued BBQ offers 15% off from 3pm-10pm on Thursday nights with Chapman ID
- Something's New offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Summerhill Antiques offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Two's Company offers a reward card that you can fill out to get an item for free
- Torpedo Comics offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Urth Cafe offers 50% off coffee and tea from 6am-9am Mondays through Friday with Chapman ID
- Watson's Soda Fountain & Café offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
- Zito's Pizza offers 10% off total with Chapman ID
BUDGET FRIENDLY OPTIONS
- Free menstrual products are available in most women's restrooms and gender neutral single occupancy restrooms on campus.
- Farmer's Market on West Palm Avenue between Cypress and Lemon every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EBT accepted for fresh locally grown food!
- OHG Education Farm at 356 North Lemon Street, Orange, CA 92866 offers a "Volunteer at the Farm" opportunity every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers can take home food harvested that day.
Off-Campus Resources
Students should be aware that these websites contain information that is provided by a variety of sources external to the University. Chapman University is not affiliated with these entities and does not endorse them or their services. The University does not verify and bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external sources or that of subsequent links and makes no representation or warranty about their work or the quality of any advice or information provided. Contact the external sites for answers to questions regarding their content. This listing is provided strictly as a convenience to our students. No information provided here creates a legal relationship between students, parents, the University or any third party.
FOOD INSECURITY
- CalFresh Benefits - The CalFresh Program is a government program established to improve the nutrition of people in low-income households by increasing their food-buying power so they can purchase nutritious food, such as fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods, for the members of their household.
- Cantlay Food Distribution Center (Society of St Vincent de Paul) - Offer food distribution on Tues, Weds, Thurs and CalFresh (Food Stamps) Outreach and Application services. Contact Michael Tijerino at mtijerino@ccoc.org.
- Chapman Food Pantry (Morlan Hall) - Students in need of access to the food pantry should contact Annessa Garcia, angarcia@chapman.edu, in the Office of Residence Life and First Year Experience.
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- OC Food Help - Includes a free food map for locations where anyone can receive free food in the community and Cal Fresh signup assistance.
- Saddleback Church Grocery Distribution - Check out the website for local Saddleback Church Grocery Distribution locations, dates, and times for food pick up.
CLOTHING/HOME ESSENTIALS
- First Presbyterian Church of Orange - Distributes gently used clothes, personal hygiene kits, toiletries to anyone in need in Orange County. They can be reached at 714-538-2341.
- Mary's Kitchen - Clothes are distributed every Thursday. Collects and distributes clothing, household goods, and more to the public. There are also maternity supplies, infant car seats, and other free items.
EMERGENCY HOUSING
- Friendly Center, Inc. - Offers more than 20 free programs and services to low-income families through its 6 locations in Orange County; Help families overcome barriers; Programs and services include: Emergency Assistance, Supplemental Food programs, Mental Health Services, Job Development, After-school Tutoring/Recreation, Counseling Services, Domestic Violence Intervention, Utility Assistance. They can be reached at 714-771-5300.
LEGAL SERVICES
- Legal Aid Society of Orange County - Hotline provides free evaluation, advice, and counsel. Free workshops offered and offices are located in Santa Ana and Anaheim. They can be reached at 800-834-5001.
- Public Law Center - Pro-bono law firm located in Santa Ana. They can be reached at 714-541-1010.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
- Therapy Assistance Online (TAO) - Free private, online self-help with your Chapman email address.
- Mariposa Center - Offers low cost group therapy and individual, couple, and family therapy. They can be reached at 714-547-6494.
- Frances Smith Center for Individual & Family Therapy - Offers low cost individual, group, couple, and family therapy. Prior to your appointment, you are asked to complete a 10-15 minute telephone interview. They can be reached at 714-997-6746.
CHILD CARE SERVICES
- YMCA Child Care Program - Each YMCA Child Care Program Center is a licensed program and operates in accordance with Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, Title 22.
- Children's Home Society of California - Child care referral database.
CARE SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY
- Office on Aging Information & Assistance - Answers questions on and can link to services for older adults, family caregivers, and persons with disabilities. The call center can be reached at 800-510-2020 or areaagencyonaging@occr.ocgov.com
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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Federal Report Agrees Some Low-Income College Students are Going Hungry
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The hunger crisis in America’s universities
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