Hungry students waited in long lines for free hot pancakes, topped with fresh strawberries and bananas, and beverages while Cardi B blasted through the speakers at LBCC’s pancake breakfast hosted by Student Life and Basic Needs program on Oct. 22.
“We want to do this for students because we know some students may not have resources to prepare a hot meal for themselves in the morning,” Samuel Perez, ICC President and head pancake chef for the day, said.
ICC President Samuel Perez was the chef serving hungry students in front of Student Union Wednesday at LAC. Hot pancakes with toppings and hot drinks were a few of the options available for hungry students. (Diosa Hippolyta)
A busy college student may not have the ability to afford a hot breakfast or have time in the morning to prepare a hot meal.
“I needed it. I didn’t have breakfast because I was nervous for the first day,” said Miguel Gonzalez, Bridge Program student.
Bridge Nursing Program students, Rosalva Nape, left, and Miguel Gonzalez, right, enjoy their hot pancakes with toppings on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 at LAC in Long Beach, California. Student Life and Basic Needs hosted a pancake breakfast with hot drinks for students in need. (Diosa Hippolyta)
A hot beverage table bar stocked with creamers, syrups and other add-ins for coffee, hot chocolate, and tea drew growing lines as the morning went on.
“Having a healthy hot meal is important, but the majority of us do not have the time to eat breakfast in the morning,” Stephanie Delgado-Campos, LBCC Vocational Nursing Program student, said.
Students on their way to class, the Viking Vault or passing by were greeted with a surprise on their morning.
“I was walking by and I would have come early had I known,” said Jannah Mohamed, a Public Health student who grabbed her hotcakes.
“I have been here for a few years and not remembering services like this breakfast. This is such a nice gesture,” Mohamed said.
The Vocational Nursing Program building is across from the Student Union and students came to the service during a small break from their lecture and lab class.
“It’s really good and it is my first time. They are really fluffy and have a nice texture,” said Natalie Gonzalez.
Student Life and Basic Needs continue to collaborate and create solutions for students and their individual situations and journeys towards health and wellness.
The next scheduled pancake breakfasts are Nov. 19 and Dec. 10 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at LAC Student Union.
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