Gecko Grocery and Boutique
GateWay understands that balancing education and life responsibilities can be challenging. To support your well-being, Student Life & Leadership, in partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank, provides access to free food and essential items throughout the academic year.
Please note: Hours of operation may be affected by college holidays, summer schedules, and other closures.
Services
St. Mary’s Mobile Food Pantry
Food is generally distributed twice monthly, on Tuesdays, throughout the fall and spring semesters. The mobile format accommodates a wide array of items—including some perishable goods—like fresh produce.
FALL 2025 & Spring 2026 | HOURS OF OPERATION | OPEN TO STUDENTS, STAFF & COMMUNITY
No appointments necessary & no-contact drive-up; stationed in front of Campus Police, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the following Tuesdays:
FALL 2025
- Tuesday, September 2, 2025
- Tuesday, September 16, 2025
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Tuesday, December 16, 2025
SPRING 2026
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Tuesday, February 3, 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Tuesday, April 7, 2026
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Gecko Grocery
The Gecko Grocery offers wholesome, non-perishable food, household essentials, and hygiene products to GateWay Community College students and staff. Each visitor can shop for groceries once (1) per a week. Both Perishable and non-perishable items are available.
FALL 2025 & SPRING 2026 | HOURS OF OPERATION
No Appointments necessary; visit Student Life & Leadership on the following days:
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be a GWCC Student who is actively enrolled in the current semester OR Current GWCC Employee.
- Provide identification (Student ID or State Identification)