If your childhood was less than ideal, you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced childhoods that included family turmoil, unstable living conditions, violence between caregivers, betrayal, ...

An estimated 59 percent of all college students have experienced some form of housing or food insecurity in the past year, according to 2024 data from the Hope Center at Temple University. Closer to ...

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 ...

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 ...

October 9, 2025 - For Chelsea Duran, returning to high school for her senior year means being on high alert, watching over her shoulder for immigration enforcement agents. Roy Vicerra, a first-year ...

Basic needs services at California’s community colleges can take any number of forms. Students might find information on how to get help with housing and transportation, or get funding for laundry, ...

Students in today’s world at all ages need basic requirements to receive and gain their full academic potential. Some of those needs include a stable environment to complete homework and obtaining ...

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. We’re dedicated to ensuring ...