Beyond the books: how Compton College supports its students with Uber Eats
At Compton College, every student is a success story.
Located in Southern California, Compton College stands out as a beacon of excellence, guiding thousands of students each year into their next chapter—and tackling real-world needs while they’re still at school to help make sure every one of them thrives.
After a survey found that many student athletes felt they weren’t eating enough to compete at their best and were going to bed hungry, the college in 2021 became the first California Community College to provide meals to its student athletes through Uber Eats. Since then, we’ve expanded our partnership to support meal access for hundreds of Coyotes—athletes and non-athletes alike.
Fueling athletes on the go
When they're on the road, student athletes often have limited meal choices and are on a tight budget. Compton College Athletics addresses this by providing Uber Eats vouchers for away games, making sure the Coyotes can meet their dietary needs with a range of meal options.
By using the Uber for Business dashboard, Compton College administrators adjust voucher amounts to fit per diem limits, manage which athletes receive subsidies, and turn team profiles on and off based on travel schedules. For Coyote athletes, grabbing a feed on the go is easy: They claim their voucher, order straight through the Uber Eats app, and tuck into a tasty meal. No cash, no tricky reimbursements—just convenience.
Since our partnership began, Compton College has provided over 5,500 meals for athletes while they're travelling.
Nourishing the future
Food insecurity is a serious issue in higher education institutions, impacting more than 20% of undergraduate university students.
Compton College also uses Uber to support food-insecure students in state-funded Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), and NextUp programs. Participating students receive Uber Eats vouchers, helping them stay nourished with convenient meals and focused on what matters: excelling in their studies.
“We’re glad we chose this meal program with Uber,” says Corina Guzman, Program Technician. “It’s been a real success in our department, as some of our students rely on these resources.”
More info
Does your higher education institution want to provide meal delivery to students, faculty, and/or staff? Visit uber.com/higher-education to learn more.