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By Lookout Staff

November 26, 2024 -- Santa Monica College students in need have until early Wednesday afternoon to pick up a Thanksgiving meal, as well as other groceries for the holidays.

Organized by the Santa Monica College Foundation, the flagship three-day event GIVING THANKS(giving) is "dedicated to addressing the growing issue of food insecurity among enrolled SMC students," school officials said.

The 7th annual event, which kicked off on Monday, will provide students "with the fixings for a delicious holiday meal" between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. near the on-campus pantry The Bodega on SMC’s Main Campus.

The meals include a choice of fresh produce, pies, bread, butter, sparkling cider, and a gift card to purchase additional holiday meal items, including turkey, college officials said.

To receive a meal students must be currently enrolled and show a valid student ID.

Some 3,000 students are expected to pick up meals and groceries during the three-day event at the college, which serves approximately 27,000 students a year, 63 percent from low-income households.

“Many students, particularly those from low-income households, find themselves unable to afford regular, nutritious meals,” said Dr. Lizzy Moore, SMC's Dean of Institutional Advancement.

“We are immensely grateful to the donors whose generosity will help the SMC Foundation in eliminating barriers to food security during this holiday season.”

This year’s sponsors include Albertsons Companies Foundation, Dance for a Difference, Hello Monday HR, Freya & Mark Ivener, Jacmar Foodservice, KCRW, Layla Bagels & Coffee, Rachel & Jeff Lipp, Melissa’s Produce, Payden & Rygel, Recharge, Dr. Ava T. Shamban, Smart & Final Charitable Foundation, SMC Associated Students, SMC Associates, SMC Emeritus, and Westside Food Bank.


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