Free Food and Essentials

08/26/2025

We are here to empower you in your academic and personal endeavors with wellness resources throughout the semester. The following services are available to all FCC students (no proof of financial need required). 

CougarMart • Student Center (H106C)
A grocery-style shopping experience offering items free of charge. With your valid FCC ID, you are welcome to shop once per month. To get started, create a PantrySoft account using your FCC email address.

CougarPods • Student Center (Next to H100) 
Access food lockers containing convenient, ready-to-go non-perishable items in the evenings by completing an online form or scanning the locker QR code to register with your FCC ID.

GRAB AND GO HUB • Student Center (H101)
The Grab and Go Hub provides grab and go food items intended to help carry students over between classes. Students are invited to visit the food pantry and take up to two items per day. Free, fresh popped popcorn is also available Monday thru Friday in the Student Leadership & Engagement office from 9:30am – 3:30pm.

PERSONAL ITEMS • Student Center (H101)
In addition to the personal items available through the CougarMart and Cougar Pods, the Student Leadership & Engagement office distributes free feminine products, condoms, and basic first aid supplies to students.

Learn more at frederick.edu/livewell