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Welcome to the Basic Needs Center

Fall 2024: The Basic Needs Center has closed for Fall 2024 semester due to the end of term and in order to process remaining requests.

Otoño de 2024: El Centro de Necesidades Básicas ha cerrado la aplicación de Necesidades Basicas para el Otoño de 2024. Solo aplicaciones pendientes ser procesaran.


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.

The Basic Needs Application has closed for Fall 2024.

The Application for winter session will open December 16th, 2024.

For Spring 2025, the application will reopen January 6th, 2025.

BASIC NEEDS INTAKE FORM

Note: The Basic Needs Center does not assist with tuition fees. 


Money for groceries:

Apply for CalFresh today! As a student, you may be eligible to receive up to $291 for groceries every month. Apply through our personalized link or stop by Basic Needs for help applying. 

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.

Campus Locations:

Santa Maria Campus

Santa Maria Campus

800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3248
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Lompoc Valley Center

Lompoc Valley Center

One Hancock Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
1-805-735-3366 ext. 5200
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Santa Maria Campus

Santa Ynez Valley Center

2975 East Hwy 246 (SYVHS)
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3355
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