Snacks for Scholars is a semesterly event that began in the fall of 2021. It is held on campus for two days each semester shortly before finals -- one day on Scholars Lane, near the library, and one day on the Academic Walk on the "lower" half of campus. During those days, all UC Merced students from first year students to graduate students are invited to stop by 11am-1pm and grab a snack on their way to study for finals! They will find a wide variety from fresh fruit to salty snacks to heatable treats like popcorn, varying each day.
Each semester, we feed approximately 1400 students over the two days, with support from UCM Basic Needs, Joseph Farms, and Roger Wood. UFC members are invited to volunteer for this event each semester. Come interact with the wonderful UC Merced students! Our next Snacks for Scholars will be Tuesday and Wednesday, December 9 and 10, 2025. If you are a UC Merced student and would like information about UFC scholarships and awards, click here.
