OCC Cares is a collaborative effort on campus to support the learning environment for students with additional resources as needed. Through OCC Cares, students can access campus basic needs like transportation support, shower access, and assistance from community partners. For a complete list of services visit OCC Cares at https://orangecoastcollege.edu/services-support/student-equity/occ-cares/index.html.

The Pirates’ Cove is our campus food pantry and basic needs center.  It is designed to assist students facing food insecurity, provide toiletries, and connect students to additional resources in a supportive environment.  Students can access nonperishable and fresh food, and work with specialists to submit CalFresh applications and housing referrals, and make an appointment to access clothing in The Closet. Pirates’ Cove is located right behind the campus bookstore and can be reached at (714) 432-6892, piratescove@occ.cccd.edu, and https://orangecoastcollege.edu/services-support/student-equity/occ-cares/pirates-cove.html.