Food Support

Food Support @ DCTC

Dakota County Technical College offers two resources for food support on campus: The Lunch Box and the Mobile Food Pantry. Any student in need of food support can utilize the Lunch Box twice per week and the Mobile Pantry once per month.

Lunch Box

The Student Life Center provides basic meals to help support students in need of food support. If you are aware of a student who is unable to afford food, please encourage them to visit the Student Life Center and ask about the Lunch Box. Students can utilize the Lunch Box twice per week and pick three items each visit. Visits are confidential. Meal items may include the following:

• Macaroni and cheese
• Apple sauce
• Fruit cups
• Raman Noodle cups
• Granola bars

If you would like to contribute to the Lunch Box, we welcome donations of non- perishable, single-serve meal items and plastic forks and spoons.

Questions about the Lunch Box can be directed to studentlife@dctc.edu or 651-423-8270.

Mobile Pantry

Dakota County Technical College has partnered with The Open Door, formerly the Eagan & Lakeville Resource Center, to bring the Mobile Pantry to campus. The Mobile Pantry is free for any DCTC student in need of food support. It has no income requirements or residency restrictions. For more information, students can email mobile.pantry@dctc.edu or visit the Center for Student Success, Enrollment Services or see an academic advisor. At each visit, students will receive an average of 2 ½ weeks' worth of food which is 70% perishable and wholesome, including the following:

Food Pick-Up

Students can utilize the Mobile Pantry at Dakota County Technical College or Inver Hills Community College by stopping by the bus on a day listed below. Food is available on a first come first serve basis.

Pick-Up at Dakota County Technical College

Location: West entrance sidewalk, north of handicap parking
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Dates:​

• Wednesday, September 4
• Wednesday, October 2
• Wednesday, November 6
• Wednesday, December 4
• Wednesday, January 15
• Wednesday, February 5
• Wednesday, March 4
• Wednesday, April 1
• Wednesday, May 6
• Wednesday, June 3

Pick-Up at Inver Hills Community College

Location: Behind Liberal Arts/Fine Arts Building
Time: See Schedule Below
Dates:​​

• Wednesday, November 21 from 1 - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 28 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 19 from 1 - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 16 from 1 - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 23 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 13 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 20 from 1 - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 20 from 1 - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 10 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 17 from 1 - 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 24 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 8 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 15 from 1 - 3 p.m.