Biola Shares
We understand that for some of our students, it can be challenging to choose between a meal, gas or texbooks and that the added financial stress can interfere with your academic success. Biola Shares was created to help alleviate this burden so that you can feel secure and better focus on your academics.
The Biola Shares Food Pantry is meant to serve as a supplemental resource for students who have limited or uncertain access to a sufficient quantity of food or hygiene products. You are not expected to pay for items taken from the pantry.
The Biola Shares Lending Library is a resource we offer in partnership with the Advising Center for students who may not have the financial resources for all their textbooks.
Ultimately, our vision is to ensure that all students have their basic needs met so they can thrive while receiving a college education at Biola.
Donate to Biola Shares
Basic Needs Form
If you have any basic needs, please fill out the form below. The purpose is to serve all Biola students in need of items (i.e. meals, groceries, hygiene items, etc.) to help you thrive in your journey here.
Resources
Biola Shares Food Pantry
Join us at the Biola Shares Food Pantry. We are doing the food pantry by appointment only. This will eliminate long lines and allow students to choose the time that works best for their schedule. To schedule your food pantry appointment, please complete the basic needs form.
Lending Library
If you are interested in the Lending Library, students can check out a book by coming to the front desk of the Advising Center in Sutherland Hall and asking for the Lending Library. No appointment is needed. Students can also browse the inventory online at libib.com/u/biola to see if we have any books they need.
If you would like to donate textbooks to the Lending Library, please bring them to the Advising Center reception desk in Sutherland Hall or email academic.advising@biola.edu.
Local Resources & CalFresh Program
Local Resources
Explore local food and resources in your community to best fit your needs.
CalFresh Program
The CalFresh Program is a nutrition program that seeks to provide California households and student healthy food options.
Join the Team
The Biola Shares Team consists of university staff, faculty, student leaders students just like you! We are committed to ensure that all students have their basic needs met so they can thrive while receiving a college education at Biola.
University Resources
Biola is committed to your education journey. Explore the resources available for all Biola students below.
Academic Advising | Counseling Center | Office of Student Accessibility | Pastoral Care | Student Wellness
Biola Shares History
Fall 2016
Established the Biola Shares Basic Needs Committee; launched pantry shares in the Mosaic Center and Collegium.
Spring 2018
Established the first pop-up food pantry in all CCCU's; created the first coordinator role with SGA funding.
2018–19
Over 1,000 meals were donated by the Biola community; launched the first comprehensive basic needs study at Biola — 2019 Biola Basic Needs Report.
2019–20
2,861 meals donated in Fall 2019; Bon Appetit commits $100,000 to Basic Needs over the next several years; partnerships grow with local churches and food pantries.