This presentation covers a brief history of the Basic Needs Center (BNC). We will share an overview of what the center does and the services it provides, and education on food and housing insecurity.

This content was created by The Chronicle’s editorial team, supported by a grant from Ascendium. Read our policies on foundation support. For students from low-income backgrounds, the pursuit of a ...

At UC Davis, we believe everyone deserves to have their basic needs met. The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center helps by providing access to nutritious food, assistance applying for CalFresh and other ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

In the whirlwind of midterms, club activities, and countless assignments due at 11:59 p.m., seeking help for our most ...

With tariffs, economic uncertainty, cuts to food banks, and rising grocery bills, officials who fight for their constituents’ basic needs will be on a strong foundation. Americans know any of us could ...

Support the center in a way that works for you, from volunteering to financial donations. The Basic Needs Center accepts donations of food and personal care items to stock the Buff Pantry and mobile ...

Amid technological advancements and societal crises, finding accurate online information quickly and easily can be difficult. A new tool developed by UC Santa Cruz researchers and graduate students at ...

Two in three community college students in California lack reliable access to food or housing, according to a new study. The 2025 Real College CA Student Survey, led by the Community College League of ...

Welcome to the Basic Needs Program website! At Santa Clara University, we believe that every student deserves access to the essentials for a healthy and fulfilling life. This is why the Dean of ...

UNHCR has employed a multi-sector response to refugee emergencies and cash assistance for more than two decades. The UNHCR Results Framework defines basic needs in terms of access to basic services ...