The Helping Hands Food Pantry was created to ensure that no student experiences hunger or unnecessary stress due to limited access to food. Through this program, we aim to foster a supportive community where every student can focus on their education, growth, and calling—without worrying about their next meal.

The pantry offers free essential food items to currently enrolled students in need of extra support, and it is open to all students. Whether you’re facing an unexpected financial hardship or simply need a little help with groceries for the week, Helping Hands is here for you.

What to expect when a student arrives at the food pantry

Once you enter the Food Pantry, check-in with a student worker, you will provide your name and E#. There is no forms to fill out, and no questions asked.
You will be provided with a tote bag, and you can grab anything you’d like up to 15 points per visit. (There are signs to indicate different points for each section of food items)

Each student is allowed 1 visit to the food pantry per day.

Career Closet

The Career Closet is a service of the Center for Career and Vocation Office that provides students with free access to professional clothing for interviews, networking events, career fairs, or any occasion where professional attire is needed. The Career Closet helps students feel confident and career-ready, ensuring they make a strong first impression.

The Career Closet is stocked through clothing donations. While we do our best to provide a variety of options, we cannot guarantee availability of all sizes, styles, or specific items.  The Career Closet is by appointment only service for Concordia University, Irvine students.

Appointments may be made by going to the following link https://calendar.app.google/YUSbZwZVF1U3gDTF7 or emailing [email protected]