Saints Care Center
Saints Care Center
Saints Care Center is funded by the Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Grant and supports Santa Fe College's (SF) goal to centralize services for students experiencing basic need insecurity and expand support for food security, housing security, transportation security, technology resources, physical and mental health, and career exploration.
Mission Statement
The primary mission of Saints Care Center is to assist students in meeting their basic needs so that they can complete their education and gain employment earning a sustainable, living wage.
Our Services
- One stop shop for on and off campus basic need resources
- Food pantry and personalized weekly grocery bag
- Personalized support with Case Manager
- Uber vouchers in case of car trouble
- Free baked goods every Monday & Wednesday
- Access to a loaner laptop & Wi-Fi hotspot
- Security deposit aid & Housing assistance
- Help with SNAP
- Consultation to campus faculty and staff
Saints Food Share
Free baked goods
Saints Food Share provides free baked goods and non-perishable groceries to SF students and employees experiencing food insecurity. Free baked goods are available on Monday mornings at 8:00 AM and Wednesday mornings around 10:00 AM in S-112 on the Northwest Campus.
Accessing Pantry Services
Any currently enrolled SF student can request groceries by completing the intake form or by contacting Saints Food Share directly by emailing foodpantry@sfcollege.edu. Please use an official SF email address for correspondence and be sure to include any food allergies or dietary restrictions in the message.
For immediate assistance, students can stop by the Food Pantry in S-112 on the first floor of Building S during regular business hours for a pre-made bag of groceries. Students attending classes at any of SF’s Educational Centers can also request groceries to be delivered to the Centers via campus mail.
Hours
Fall & Spring Semesters
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m./Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer Semester
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Donations
Unopened non-perishable food and personal care items can be dropped off in the donation bin located in S-112 on the first floor of Building S. For larger donations, please coordinate with Saints Food Share. Please no expired or damaged donations. Tax-deductible donations to Saints Food Share are used exclusively for food procurement.
Checks can be mailed to: Saints Food Share at Santa Fe College 3000 NW 83rd Street, S-112 Gainesville, FL 32606. Please make checks out to Santa Fe College and write “Saints Food Share” in the memo. In-person monetary donations can be made at the SF Cashier’s Office on the first floor of Building F on the Northwest campus.
Volunteer
Students at Santa Fe College are invited to volunteer with Saints Food Share by assisting in assembling premade food bags for their peers. If you’re interested in volunteering, please complete our Volunteer Interest Form.
Our Supporters
Saints Care Team
The Saints Care Team actively fosters student academic achievement through advocacy, empowerment, and removal of barriers to academic completion. The Saints Care Team ensures that students' social, emotional, and academic needs are met; increases access to, affordability of, and student success in post-secondary education; and develops initiatives that increase college engagement and achievement for underserved students.
JB Brown, Coordinator- Leads the strategic direction of Saints Care Center by managing resources, overseeing staff, and ensuring the program meets its goals to support student success.
Email: jb.brown1@sfcollege.edu
Phone: (352) 395-4105
Brianna Shallenberger, Food Pantry Manager- Oversees daily operations of Saints Food Share, ensuring students have consistent access to nutritious food and pantry services.
Email: brianna.shallenberger@sfcollege.edu
Phone: (352) 395- 5058
Reid Robinson, Case Manager- Provides personalized support to students through confidential consultations, connecting them with resources for basic needs, academics, and career planning. Schedule an appointment today: Bookings with me - Reid Robinson - Outlook
Contact
Saints Care Center
Links
- Basic Need Survey
- Volunter Interest Form
- Personalized Grocery Bag Intake Form
- Faculty and Staff Student Referral Form
- Saints Care Feedback Form
- Book an appointment with a Case Manager