VCentials
A resource for food and services.
In times of need, Valencia College students can turn to VCentials. A free source of food and essential items such as toiletries, VCentials is made possible through the generosity of the Florida Blue Foundation, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Universal Orlando Foundation, Walt Disney World, Dr. Phillips Charities, Valencia College Foundation, Student Development and members of the Valencia College community. After a one-time registration, our staff will require your VID for VCentials check in and check out.
Essentials for students in times of need
How VCentials works
Register
Using your mobile device or computer, visit: VCentials Registration
Log-in via your Valencia College credentials and register one-time for a Pantry Soft account.
Access
Visit the campus location convenient to you to shop in-person. Please review the posted item limits.
VCentials is available from the first day of the semester to the last day of classes from 9am to 3pm, Monday through Thursday, when Valencia College classes are in session. Hours and operating days are subject to change without advanced notice.
VCentials locations on Valencia College campuses rely on donations to provide food, hygiene items and more for students, faculty and staff in need. To donate in-date, carton-sealed food and hygiene products, drop them off at any VCentials location. You can make a financial donation below.
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For and by Valencia College students
Any Valencia College student can use VCentials including full- and part-time, degree- and certificate-seeking, Continuing Education and Accelerated Skills Training students. Valencia College staff and faculty members may also use VCentials.
VCentials offers an ever-changing inventory of items that includes fresh produce, staples such as cereal, grains, canned goods, toiletries, etc.
Donations of in-date, carton sealed food donations and toiletries are appreciated. We are currently unable to accept clothing-type items, but we encourage you to donate these to Goodwill, homeless shelters, women's shelters, etc.
Locations
| Campus | Building |
|---|---|
| East Campus | Building 4-134 |
| Lake Nona Campus | Building 1-147 (Student Development office) |
| Osceola Campus | Building 4-112 |
| Poinciana Campus | Building 1-116 (Student Development office) |
| Winter Park Campus | Building 1-200 (Student Development office) |
| West Campus | Building 1-142 |
| Downtown Campus - UCF Downtown Knight's Pantry | UnionWest at Creative Village, Second Floor |
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of items are available?
The West and Osceola Campus sites stock fruits, vegetables, bread, frozen and fridge
items, ready to eat meals, protein, drinks, snacks, and hygiene products.
All other campus sites operate via the Student Development office and carry canned items, hygiene products, along with a small selection of snacks.
Where can I find an accessible pantry?
See above locations.
Where does the food come from?
Most of the food will come from our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central
Florida although we will be happy to accept community donations.
Do I need to track how many items I take?
You may visit one time per day and select up to 5 items. Please review the category
limits posted.
Can I donate items to the food pantry?
Stop by and we will be happy to accept unopened food and hygiene items for our Valencia
College community. Donations may also be dropped off at one of our donation bins at
your nearest campus. We are unable to accept opened food items or clothing.
What type of items can be donated? What can’t be donated?
We are happy to accept in date, carton sealed food donations and toiletries at VCentials. We are unable to accept clothing type items but encourage you to donate these to Goodwill as well as homeless and women’s shelters.
How can I support the food pantry?
Ways to support include: food donations, employee/community donations, monetary donations to the Foundation and volunteering.
Do people have to make an appointment to drop items off?
No appointment will be required to drop off donations while VCentials open. You may
also drop off donations at any donation bin on your nearest campus. We appreciate
your generosity.
Child Care Assistance to Help Parents Graduate Faster
The grant-funded Child Care Access Means Parents In School (CCAMPIS) program at Valencia College offers financial assistance to eligible student-parents in need of child care services during their pursuit of a degree. The program aims to help participants remain in school and graduate with their degree faster.
