Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry
The Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry operates as the official food pantry for Long Beach State University (LBSU) students. The pantry provides food items and other essentials such as toiletries and school supplies for students in need. An initiative spanning two ASI executive administrations, 2015 ASI Vice President Miriam Hernández and 2016 ASI Vice President Logan Vournas spearheaded the food pantry project into fruition in fall 2016. Also housed in the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry will be the Student Swap Shop program, aimed at providing students with the opportunity to donate unneeded or old school supplies, like books, notebooks and other items essential to education.
Who is Laurén Chalmers?
Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) at LBSU proudly presents the opening of the dedicated and newly named Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry. Through a transformational gift from alumna Laurén Chalmers, we are privileged to dedicate the beloved ASI Beach Pantry in tribute to Chalmers' enduring legacy.
As an alumna of LBSU, Laurén Chalmers earned her Bachelor of Science in marketing in 1983. During her time on campus, she was an active member of Alpha Phi Sorority. She also dedicates her time to several charitable causes, including St. Margaret's Episcopal School and JSerra Catholic High School. Laurén currently holds a position on the Board of Trustees for the Orange County Museum of Art.
The Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry will continue its mission to provide essential resources to address food insecurity on our campus in perpetuity, offering a welcoming and inclusive space for the Beach student community.
Services
Laurén Chalmers ’83 Beach Pantry
For currently enrolled LBSU students — free groceries available.
Hours & Visit Info
No appointment needed for in-pantry visits
Fall Pantry Hours:
- Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & 5 – 7 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Sunday: Closed
Location: Student Health Services (SHS) building (1st floor), Room 115-A (next to G3 Parking Lot)
Usage limits: Students may visit up to 3 times per week, and receive up
to 5 food items per visit
We encourage students to take an assortment of items for a well-balanced
meal.
Please bring your own bag.
Curbside Pick-Up
By appointment only for students unable to visit in person
Available times:
- Fridays: 2 – 4 p.m.
- Saturdays: 12 – 1 p.m.
How it works:
- Email asi-pantry@csulb.edu to register
- You’ll receive instructions to build an online shopping cart
- After registering, you can schedule your pick-up appointment
Mobile Pantry
We bring free fresh produce, pantry staples, and helpful resources to various campus spots.
- No registration required
- Look out for dates & locations posted monthly on the Events & Orgs page
Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions
You must be a currently enrolled LBSU student and know your student ID number. You will need to provide your student ID at check-in and check-out.
You may visit up to three times per week (maximum one visit per day).
Each visit, you may select up to:
- 5 grocery / non-perishable items
- 2 refrigerated items
- 1 frozen item
- 2 toiletry items
- 2 supply-swap items
- Unlimited fresh produce
No, item limits cannot be reallocated across categories.
Limits are in place to ensure every student has an equitable opportunity, no matter their time of visit. We serve 2,200+ students each month with over 7,000 pantry visits.
The pantry is a donation-based program. We receive deliveries daily and throughout the week.
Visit our Donations page to learn how you can support LBSU students.
You must be a currently enrolled LBSU student to get food from the pantry. However, here are local food resources that are open to the Long Beach community.
To find a pantry near you, please visit getfull.com.
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