Want to make a Difference? 

Every day, whether it's you or the student sitting next to you, we face life hardship that gets in the way of our academic success. Be bold and make a difference! Any and every type of donation is greatly appreciated by the Student Equity department. All monetary/tangible donations are used to directly support our food insecure, homeless, foster youth, or formerly incarcerated students experiencing severe hardships. 

We are happy to provide an in-kind donation receipt. For tangible donation items please provide a recipet of items purchased for donation.

Questions? Contact us at (760)355-5736 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Thank you for your interest in making a difference! 

Options for Monetary/Tangible Donations: 

Monetary Donations:

                        * Any form of payments being mailed please send to the following mailing address: Imperial Valley College Foundation, 380 E. Aten Rd., Imperial, CA 92251.

If donating via check, cash or card, follow the directions below: 

• Check: 

          - Pay to the order of: "IVC Foundation" 

          - Indicate in the Memo: "IVC Homeless Students" or "IVC Campus Food Pantry"

• Cash:

          - Pay in person at building 10 in the cashiers office. 

                                                    OR

          - Mail payment to "Imperial Valley College Foundation, 380 E. Aten Rd., Imperial, CA 92251."

• Card: 

         - Pay online at https://www.imperial.edu/about/foundation/give-to-ivc/ 

         - Indicate in the Memo: "IVC Homeless Students" or "IVC Campus Food Pantry."

                                                                                    * Online card payments are subject to a 5% card processing fee by the issuing bank.

Tangible Donations:

• Please contact Bianca Bisi directly at (760) 355-5736 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Tangible items will be processed through the Imperial Valley College Foundation. 

Frequently Donated Items: 

Food items 

• Microwaveable Meals-- Mac n' Cheese Cups, Cup o' Noodles 
• Pop-Tab Canned Tuna, Chicken, or Beef, Tuna & Crackers Kits 
• Granola Bars,Protein Bars, Fruit Cups, Pop-Tab Canned Fruit 
• Rice, Beans, Pop Tab Raviolis, Apples, Oranges, Water Bottles 

 Hygiene items

• Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, and Shower Towels 
• Toothpaste, Toothbrushes Deodorant, Lotion, Mouthwash 

Textbooks/Transportation 

• Tangible or monetary donations provide textbooks or bus passes. 

If interested in volunteering, please contact the email above.