Workshops & Events

September 2023

Toro Learning & Testing Center Food Demo: Lunch on the Go

September 20, 2023  |  1 - 2 p.m.

Toro Learning & Testing Center, Library-1575

Come out and join us for Lunch on the Go food demo! Learn about recipes, tips, and tools that are healthy and satisfying for everyone

 Recipe: Three Sisters Salad, Banana Sushi


CalFresh & Medi-Cal Enrollment Days

September 29, 2023

Toro Learning & Testing Center, Library-1575

Students who qualify for CalFresh and/or Medi-Cal will be able to complete their application on the spot. The Department of Public Social Services will host 45-minute confidential sessions with students and provide advisement for all offer iCal service programs. 

October 2023

Toro Learning & Testing Center Food Demo: Easy Dishes with Meat

October 11, 2023  |  1 - 2 p.m.

Toro Learning & Testing Center, Library-1575

Come out and join us for a food demo! Learn about recipes, tips, and tools that are healthy and satisfying for everyone

 Recipe: Chicken Lettuce Wraps.


Toro Guardian Scholars Food Demo: Healthy Meal Planning & Prepping

October 31, 2023  |  1 - 2 p.m.

University Housing Common Kitchen, Residence Hall

Come out and join us for a food demo! Learn about recipes, tips, and tools that are healthy and satisfying for everyone!

Recipe: Vegetable Noodle Bowl

November 2023

DIY Hygiene Kits with Toro Care

November 14th, 2023  |  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

East Walkway (Famers Market)

Join us and learn how to make their own DIY shampoo, soap, and body scrub with natural ingredients for hunger and homelessness awareness week.


Toro Guardian Scholars Food Demo: Lunch on the Go

November 16, 2023  |  1 - 2 p.m.

University Housing Common Kitchen, Residence Hall

Student will learn how to select and prepare more balances meals when out and about. While cooking we will discuss the pros and cons of packing lunch vs. eating out.

Recipes: Three Sisters Salad, Banana Sushi


Grow A Gratitude Tree with CalFresh Outreach & Healthy Living

November 21, 2023   |   11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

East Walkway (with Farmer’s Market)

Students can enjoy healthy snacks, light refreshments, and enter a raffle to win a prize by adding a leaf to our gratitude tree sharing what they are grateful for this Fall season. Near the end of the event, we will raffle the grand prize and post a picture to our social media accounts with our completed Gratitude Tree created by student’s individual leaves.

Recipes: Three Sisters Salad, Banana Sushi

December 2023

Toro Learning & Testing Center Food Demo: Healthy Meal Planning & Prepping

December 6, 2023  |  1 - 2 p.m.

Toro Learning & Testing Center, Library-1575

Students will learn strategies for planning and prepping healthy meals ahead of times. We will also discuss ways to save time when cooking.

Recipes: Vegetable Noodle Bowl