The Basic Food and Training (BFET) is a funding program for low-income students who receive federal food assistance.The program is designed to help low-income students overcome financial barriers while they pursue an education. The program is voluntary, and allows participants to keep their food benefits while they attend college.
BFET can provide financial support for:
- Tuition
- Books
- Tools
- Transportation
- Emergency costs
- Uniforms
BFET participants are also eligible for child care assistance through DSHS Working Connections.
Eligibility Requirements:
- You are eligible if you currently receive federal food assistance.
- You are not eligible if you receive a TANF cash grant.
Low-income students who do not receive food assistance may still be eligible. Contact Steve Wood for more information.
For more information about the BFET program, please contact Steve Wood, Administrative Compliance Specialist, 253.680.7286 or bfet@batestech.edu.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
On-Campus Resources
Student Food Pantry
Snacks available free of charge! Student Food Pantry Hours:
- South Campus Hours (A104f): Monday — Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 – 6 p.m.
- Downtown Campus Hours (A123b): Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. -2 p.m.
- Central Campus Hours (A140): Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. -2 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
GoodRoots Northwest Food Lockers
Our GoodRoots Northwest Food Lockers are located at our South Campus, Building A.
Click here to sign up for GoodRoots Northwest
Nourish Food Truck
Available at our South Campus in front of Building A every Thursday from 1–3 p.m.
Sign up for Nourish here
Wellness Vending Machines
Available on ALL campuses. Find a variety of items for your safety and wellness, at no cost to you. Machines are currently stocked with things like headphones, soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, contraceptives, and more.
- Downtown Campus, Buliding A outside the library
- South Campus, Building A across from the Bobcat DEN (A105)
- Central Campus, Building A outside the library!
Community Resources (Pierce County Area)
Dial 211 Or call 1-800-572-4357 — a free helpline offering support with food, housing, utilities, and transportation in Pierce County.
Food Bank Locations
Find local food banks near you: piercecountywa.gov/454/Food-Banks
St. Leo’s Parish
Visit stleoparish.org/food-connection for food support and community resources.
Other Community Resources: Community Resources Hub – BatesTech – BatesTech