Golden Nest: Food and Basic Needs Center
We're here to make it easier for you to get the support you need—no judgment, just help. The Golden Nest connects you to food, housing, financial, and other resources on campus and in the community, all in one convenient spot at Lemoore College.
Drop by The Golden Nest and see what new resources are here for you! We are located in the Student Union Building 900, across from the Eagle Help Desk.
Get STRONG Essentials
Explore our student well-being & basic needs resources
Student Basic Needs Assistance
Are you a Lemoore College student facing challenges securing food, housing, or other basic needs? You can apply for additional financial assistance intended to support basic needs and your academic progress towards graduation.
Limited Supplemental Grants Available. Documentation of extenuating circumstance(s) required.
Student Pantry
- Free Groceries & Hygiene Supplies for all currently enrolled students
- No Income Verification Needed — just show your student ID
- Support When You Need It — helping you focus on school, not hunger
Child Care Resources
- On-Campus Child Care Development Center
- Lactation Station
- Kings Community Action Organization
- MyChildCare.CA.GOV
Financial Resources
- Financial Aid Office - Finances
- Basic Needs Assistance Application
- Emergency Grant
- Kings County Human Services Agency - General Relief
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Food and Nutrition Support
- Golden Eagle Pantry
- Food Distribution Resources
- Cal Fresh Application Assistance (Grocery Money)
- Gottis Kitchen "Eagle Food Court" & Starbucks Coffee
- Campus Microwave
Health & Personal Hygiene Resources
- Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information
- Covered California and Medi-Cal Health Insurance
Housing Resources
- Housing Authority of Kings County
- Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) Housing First
- Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO) Utility Program
Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
- Crisis/Suicide Services
- Behavioral Health Services
- Counseling Services
- Self-management tools
- Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Resources
Parent Scholar Support
- Food Resources
- Child Care
- California Earned Tax Credit
- Young Child Tax Credit
Lemoore College Student Support Programs
- Academic Support
- Student Support Programs
- DREAM Resource Center
- LGBTQ+ Resources
- Military & Veteran Support Services
- Career Services - Student Employment
Technology Support
- Student Technology Check Out
- Affordable Connectivity Program
Textbook Resources
- OER Resources
- Follett Bookstore
Transportation Resources
- Kings Area Regional Transit (KART)
- Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
Additional Resources in the Community
- Legal Services: United Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation
- Kings Community Action Organization (KCAO)
- Kings County 211
Thank You!
Lemoore College would like to express our gratitude to the local partnerships, sponsors, and for each generous donation helping us fight food insecurity in our community
We really appreciate you!
