Welcome to the Basic Needs Center
Fall 2024: The Basic Needs Center is open, and appointments regarding resources and referrals are available.
Otoño de 2024: El Centro de Necesidades Básicas está abierto y hay citas disponibles sobre recursos y referencias.
The Basic Needs Center at Allan Hancock College is a centralized hub to support your academic success by connecting students with on-campus and community resources related to food, housing, health, technology access, childcare, and other resources.
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 Center 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: The Basic Needs Center does not assist with tuition fees.
Money for groceries:
Contact Information
The Basic Needs Center
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3927
basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu
Basic Needs at Santa Maria Campus:
G-101 (inside Student Center)
Mon. - Thurs: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Basic Needs at Lompoc Valley Campus:
(Contingent upon staffing availability)
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.
