GCC CARES Center for Assistance, Resources, and Educational Success

GCC CARES MARKET INFORMATION
DETAILS
 Location

Garfield Campus (Civic Auditorium location is permanently closed)

We are operating GCC CARES Market exclusively from the Garfield Campus.

 Days of Operation 

 Tuesday – Friday

 Hours
  • Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Upcoming closures: July 1, July 3, July 10

 Eligibility

Must be a currently enrolled GCC student registered in at least 1 class (credit or noncredit) for either summer session

 Appointment Requirement

Appointments are required. Starting July 6, 2026, you will need to log into MyGCC to schedule an appointment. You will need to complete a brief intake form if you have not already done so to continue scheduling an appointment. 

Please click the button below to schedule your appointment. If there are no available slots, check back tomorrow.

Schedule An Appointment

 Student ID Requirement

Starting July 6, 2026, you will need to log into MyGCC during your appointment. Please bring your student ID to your appointment and be prepared to log in with your MyGCC username and password. If you have forgotten your password, please visit the Welcome Center (MP 125) or Garfield Computer Lab (MP 309) for assistance.

 Visit Policy

Students may visit one time per week. Multiple appointments will be canceled. Please arrive on time to your appointment or risk cancellation of your appointment. We are unable to accommodate walk-in appointments at this time.

Points System

Students may spend a maximum of 40 points during an appointment. For summer sessions, students have a total of 100 points to spend until the end of summer (August 21, 2026).

Food Bank truckLA Regional Food Bank: Free groceries for everyone!

First Wednesday of each month at Verdugo Campus (Across the Tongva Building)

First Friday of each month at Garfield Campus (Student Parking Area)*

Notes:

  • Food distribution starts at 1 pm and ends at 3 pm.
  • Bring at least three bags with you. We cannot provide bags for all students.

Upcoming Distribution:

*Please note that the July 2026 Garfield distribution will be on the second Friday, July 10, 2026 due to campus closure.

Verdugo Campus

  • Wednesday, July 1
  • Wednesday, August 5
  • Wednesday, September 2

Garfield Campus 

  • Friday, July 10
  • Friday, August 7
  • Friday, September 4