Panther Cares Center strives to help students move from surviving to thriving by providing compassionate, judgment-free services that help students meet their basic needs, reduce barriers, and connect with both on- and off-campus resources.
Our Services
Peer Mentor
Need more support?
Not sure where to get started?
Need a thought partner?
Send an email to Panthercares@scc.losrios.edu!
Our peer mentors are happy to help you:
- connect with community resources,
- navigate the campus, or
- brainstorm problem-solving ideas to help you achieve your basic needs to achieve your academic goals
Food Resources
Panther Cares Center Market
- Students must be actively enrolled in one 3-unit course to access our market.
- Students who qualify will receive 10 credits a week to spend on items inside the market.
- You must bring your own bags.
- Items are limited as our market is mostly ran on donations.
- Please treat staff with respect and dignity.
Farmers Market
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- Students must be actively enrolled in one 3-unit course to participate in our farmer’s market.
- You must bring your own bags.
- Please treat staff with respect and dignity.
Fall 2026 Dates
Tuesdays
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
- September 15, 2026
- October 20, 2026
- November 17, 2026
- December 15, 2026
CalFresh
We have a CalFresh representative in our office. Speak with a staff member to set up an appointment.
Dates
Office Hours
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Thursday, October 29, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Thursday, November 12, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Thursday, December 10, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Farmers Market
- Tuesday October 20, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tuesday November 17, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Tuesday December 15, 2026
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Fruitful Outreach
Pick up fruit and snacks at various student-centered locations on campus!
Technology
Printing/Photocopies
With your PantrySoft Account:
Visit the front desk and get ready to print or copy in just minutes.
- Email your documents or plug in your flash drive, and you're all set!
- Copies are limited to class syllabi, homework, and essays (no textbooks, resource guides, or teacher materials).
- Get 50 free pages each semester, 5 pages per visit —perfect for all your academic needs!
- Printing and photocopying are available during our market hours.
Laptop Loans and Hotspots
Students are eligible to check out a hotspot or laptop loan.
Just visit the Learning Resource Center (LRC) circulation desk on the second floor.
It’s first-come, first-served, while supplies last!
Personal Care
Hygiene and Menstrual Kits
Students can request a hygiene and/or menstrual kit to help cover those months that your personal items just don’t last.
Located within our Panther Cares Center Market,
Kits are limited to one kit per student per month.
Additional Services and Resources
Money Matters Course
This 6-week course will include valuable information to help students increase their overall knowledge of the importance of finance.
Apply for Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund provides grants of up to $500 to Los Rios students who are involved in sudden and unexpected emergencies that threaten their ability to continue their education.
Student Testimonials
"As a student at Sacramento City College who often utilizes campus resources, Panther CARES has helped in many ways. The most important resource is having access to a food pantry on campus. It helps mitigate a small amount of tension from me as having access to groceries requires a lot of time, transportation, money, and etc.
"Ever since I have started using the Panther CARES pantry for the weekly 10 items and the monthly food distributions, I've had to spend considerably less on fresh produce which made up a huge bulk of my cost. Panther CARES food resources has supplemented a lot of my family's weekly meals. And I am so thankful or it."
- SCC student
"I received the Emergency Grant during the Fall 2024 semester, due to losing my father this year. This grant has helped me meet my day-to-day financial needs during this time. I have been able to stay in school through Panther Cares' support and have had more peace of mind when it comes to my finances. "
- SCC student
Student Area Outcomes (SAO)
CityHub includes the College Basic Needs Center. We connect students with resources that address students' basic needs, both on-campus and in the community, so they can remain focused on their education.
- Increase the awareness to students of CityHub/Basic Needs services and how to access on-campus and community resources, to maximize student success in achieving educational goals and to thrive, not just survive.
- Increase and promote awareness of resources to all students, faculty, and staff.
- Increase and build linkages and collaboration with partner agencies in the community that can help students meet their basic needs.
Contact
Questions or more info:
- Phone: (916) 650-2775
- Email: Panthercares@scc.losrios.edu
Fall Hours
Center
- Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Market
- Monday to Thursday:
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location
Panther Cares Center
Panther Parkway, across from Hughes Stadium
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
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Staff
- Dean: Andre Coleman
- Interim Student Support Specialist: Courtney Bowie
- Interim Student Support Assistant: Graciela Castañeda Aguayo