Welcome to the Basic Needs Center!
Spring 2025: Applications are being processed. Please allow for 72 business hours for a staff member to communicate with you regarding your basic needs request.
Primavera 2025: El Centro esta procesando aplicaciones. Porfavor espere 72 horas para que alguien del equipo se comunique con usted.
What is basic needs?
The Basic Needs Center at Allan Hancock College focuses on retention and academic success by connecting students with on-campus and community resources related to clothing, childcare, food, hygiene, health, technology support, school supplies, shelter resources, and much more.
Our goal is to create sustainable support systems for students, empowering them to access the resources they need, to be successful academically and personally.
Are you a student facing an unforeseen event or emergency? Or are you a Staff or Faculty working with a student in crisis? Students must be enrolled in fall to utilize Basic Needs services.
For support with the CalFresh application, school supplies, food gift cards, shelter resources, clothing, or hygiene, visit Building G-101, call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3927, or email basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu. Staff is available to meet with students in Santa Maria and at Lompoc Valley Campus.
Note: Basic Needs does not assist with tuition fees or provide rembursements.
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Money for groceries
As a student, you may be eligible to receive up to $292 for groceries every month. Apply through our personalized link or stop by Basic Needs for help applying.
Contact Information
Basic Needs Center
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3927
basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu
Santa Maria Campus: Lompoc Valley Campus:
Building G 101 (inside Student Center) Thursday, Feb 27, 2025
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Time: 8:00 am -4;30 pm
Friday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Food Pantry Hours, J 100 Clothing Closet Hours, J 101
Monday- Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday- Wednesday: 10 a.m. -
1 p.m.
Wedneday- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday- Friday: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Looking for more comprehensive services? Contact the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services or the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services.
