Overview

SparkPoint offers free financial coaching to students! Schedule a one-on-one financial coaching appointment with our friendly SparkPoint Coordinator to: 

• Set financial goals
• Learn how to build a budget and track your spending
• Increase your savings
• Improve your credit
• Reduce your debt

CSM students can pick up FREE groceries on campus, including fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains, meat, shelf items, and snacks.

Please Note: the SparkPoint Free Grocery services will be unavailable beginning, May 22 through August 21, 2026 as the Grocery Center will undergo an exciting remodel. Grocery services will resume in the fall 2026 semester with a brand new look and student shopping experience. More to come!

Food is provided in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Personal care can be expensive! Pick up essential care products at SparkPoint to maximize your budget.

Kits are available for pick up at the SparkPoint Free Grocery located in Building 17.

• Personal care products -  Shampoo, conditioner, dental care products, deodorant, etc.
• House hold essentials - Laundry detergent, toilet paper

CalFresh provides FREE grocery money to qualified applicants every month. Book a basic needs appointment to see if you qualify and to start your application!

Are you looking for support with housing? SparkPoint can help CSM students explore housing goals, create a housing plan, and access emergency housing resources. If you are experiencing a housing crisis, or need help mapping out a housing plan we encourage you to book a basic needs appointment.

Do you utilize SamTrans as your main mode of transportation? Then you may want to consider applying for SparkPoint’s unlimited SamTrans bus pass good through August 31, 2026. You must be enrolled in 1 unit within SMCCCD to be eligible for this benefit. Stop by the SparkPoint Free Grocery to apply, or visit our SamTrans web page for more information.