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    Where Eagles Eat

    On Campus Dining

    Laney College offers a variety of dining options, including the Student Center Cafeteria for everyday meals, the Laney Bistro for reasonable multi-course dinners, and a Community Lunch hosted by the Eagle's Nest Basic Needs Center. Students can also access the Food Pantry for free groceries, while numerous local restaurants near campus provide diverse dining choices.

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    Laney Bistro

    Laney College's International and Contemporary American Bistro Cuisine classes serve seasonally authentic foods from all parts of the globe prepared with a modern flair.

    Hours | Wednesday & Thursday
    5:00pm – 6:30pm

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    Laney Cafeteria
    Student Center Cafeteria

    Offering a variety of food and drink options, including grilled favorites like hamburgers and fries, sandwiches, salads, soups and grab and go meals, as well as vegetarian items, snacks and the delicious bakery offerings from our own Laney Culinary Arts students.

    Breakfast Buffet | Mon – Thurs: 8:00am - 10:00am

    Cafeteria Hours | Mon – Thurs: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:00am - 2:30pm

     

    Lunch in the Laney quad
    Community Lunch

    Enjoy a free meal hosted by the Eagle's Nest Basic Needs Center. It's first come first serve and don't forget your current semester sticker. 

    Hours | Second Wednesday
    11:30am – 1:00pm

    Eagle's Nest

    Food & Catering Services

    Laney Culinary

    Food Services provides delicious and nutritious meals to Laney College students, faculty and staff.

    Services Provided       

    • Catering: Limited catering services on and off campus for selected events.
    • Laney Bistro - Collaborates with Culinary Arts Instruction to sell food in a formal dining environment.  Menus are determined by the culinary courses taught. Located in Building E, access on the ground level from the side facing the estuary.
    • Student Cafeteria- Collaborates with Culinary Arts Instruction to market and sell food in a cafeteria. Located in the Student Center, 2nd floor.
    Requesting Catering Services

    Catering Services will help you plan the ideal menu for your event.  Please contact the Food Services Supervisor at least 10 days prior to the event with the number of attendees, budget, desired layout, amenities, time of event, setup and breakdown needs.

    Staff Contacts:

    Food Services Supervisor
    Alfred Brown
    Office: Student Center Cafeteria
    Phone: (510) 464-3519
    Email: abrown@peralta.edu

    Food Services Manager
    Neil Burmenko
    Office: Student Center Cafeteria, 2nd Floor.
    Email: nburmenko@peralta.edu
    Phone: (510) 464-3403 & (510) 464-3520

    Town Fare Cafe

    Located across the street from Laney College, Town Fare at Oakland Museum of California offers a menu that pays homage to Chef Michele McQueen's Southern family roots and Oakland upbringing. She brings together flavors from the diverse cultures within the local community.

    The menu is made up of shared plates, salads, sandwiches, and entrées, including vegan options, for on-site dining only.

    fried chicken sandwich - Town Fare Cafe
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    Food Pantry

    Located on the lobby level of the Student Center, the Laney College Food Pantry is here to support students by providing free produce and pantry items to help meet their nutritional needs.

    Services & Hours

    Produce Boxes - Free
    Available: Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

    Pantry Items - Free
    Available: Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Note: One pantry pick-up per student per week.

    Requirements for Food Pantry Access

    • Must be enrolled at Laney College for the current semester.
    • Must be present in person.
    • Must show student ID with the current semester sticker.
    All food items are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

    CalFresh Program

    The CalFresh Program, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides monthly benefits to help individuals purchase most foods at grocery stores, markets, and even some local farmer’s markets. This program supports the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by helping them meet their nutritional needs.

    How CalFresh Can Help

    If you need financial assistance for groceries, the CalFresh program may be able to help. Benefits are provided on an EBT card, which works like a debit card and can be used at most grocery stores and participating farmer’s markets across Alameda County. Additionally, homeless, elderly, or disabled individuals may use their EBT cards to purchase prepared meals at certain restaurants.

    Eligibility Update:
    Since June 1, 2019, SSI/SSP recipients in California are also eligible for CalFresh benefits if they meet all other eligibility requirements.

     

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