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Basic Needs Center

About
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What is the
Basic Needs
Center?

Our mission is to eliminate food insecurity and hunger-related stressors. As well as support students with financial hardships by providing students and community members with access to no-cost quality food, clothing, toiletries, and other supplies. We strive to build awareness about food insecurity, healthy nutrition, CalFresh, financial aid, and other resources in a dignified and helpful environment.

Programs
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Our Programs

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We recognize that unexpected circumstances can create financial hardships. Our Basic Needs Center provides emergency aid to those facing crisis situations, offering temporary support to help overcome these challenges.

The Food Pantry invites current SBCC students experiencing food insecurity regardless of income. Visit the Food Pantry and pick up FREE fresh produce, canned goods, pasta, dry grains, drinks, on-the-go snacks, and toiletries.

Scroll down below to check out our location and center hours.

CalFresh is a federally funded food nutrition assistance program that can help applicants buy the food they need to live healthy and active lifestyles. Eligible students can receive up to $281 per month to buy food.

For more information, assistance with the application and/or an appointment please fill out our CalFresh Intake Form (down below).

Events

Events

Look out for upcoming events, Food Shares, BNC Fairs, workshops, & much more!

Fair
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Video by Juan Quesada

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COMING SOON

Cookin' Time

Let's get cookin'

Looking for new recipes?

Check out these recipes made with ingredients

you can find in the Food Pantry!

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Contact

Contact us

Email: basicneeds@sbcc.edu

Phone: (805) 730-3067

Instagram: sbcc_basicneeds 

Visit us

721 Cliff Dr. Santa Barbara, CA 9311

East Campus |  Room ECC-14

(in front of the Well)

HOURS:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9:00 - 4:30pm

9:00 - 4:30pm

9:00 - 4:30pm

9:00 - 4:30pm

Remote Assistance

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