A Emergency Housing, Food, and Financial Resources for Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

Emergency Housing, Food, & Financial Resourcesfor Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

February 2020

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The California Homeless Youth Project compiled lists of basic needs resources that California’s public colleges and universities offer to undergraduates in order to make these resources more accessible. Basic needs resources include emergency housing, programs targeting students experiencing housing insecurity, programs targeting foster youth, free groceries, free prepared meals, on-campus CalFresh application assistance, emergency grants, and short-term loans. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was collected primarily from campus websites between October 2019 and January 2020. Eligibility for basic needs resources varies by campus and by program; students should reach out to campus staff to determine if they are eligible for specific programs, services, and resources.

Table of Contents

Housing Resources at the University of California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Food Resources at the University of California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Emergency Financial Resources at the University of California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Housing Resources at the California State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Food Resources at the California State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Emergency Financial Resources at the California State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Housing Resources at the California Community Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Food Resources at the California Community Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Emergency Financial Resources at the California Community Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

ABOUT THE CALIFORNIA HOMELESS YOUTH PROJECTThe California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) is a multi-year research and policy initiative of the California Research Bureau and the California State Library. The CHYP highlights issues and solutions for youth ages 12 to 24 who are living “on the edge” of homelessness or are currently homeless in California. In particular, the CHYP engages these youth directly in research and policy discussions, giving voice to their experiences and recommendations as well as those of researchers, practitioners and policy experts. The CHYP is supported by funding from The California Wellness Foundation and the Walter S. Johnson Foundation.

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Housing Resources at the University of California

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These housing resources are updated as of November 2019. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include free groceries, free prepared meals, on-campus CalFresh application assistance, emergency grants, and short-term loans.

Notably, students who have experience in the foster care system or who have experience with housing insecurity may be eligible to participate in programs on their campus including Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), TRIO Student Success Program, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS), and other student equity programs—in addition to the targeted programs listed below. Additionally, all campuses have a college homeless/housing liaison who can assist students in meeting their basic needs.

Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

UC Berkeley Emergency Housing Support Program & Winter Break Housing ProgramBook an appointment with the Manager of the Basic Needs Center.

Basic Needs Center Hope Scholar

UC Davis Fill out a Public CARE Report to request emergency housing, request a Basic Needs Resource Plan, or speak with staff at Aggie Compass.

Aggie Compass Guardian Scholars Program

UC Irvine FRESH Basic Needs Hub Foster Youth Resilience in Education (FYRE)

UCLA ECRT Emergency Housing

Bruin Shelter

Economic Crisis Response Team

Guardian Scholars Program

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Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

UC Merced Emergency Housing Office of Leadership, Service and Career: Basic Needs SecurityContact the Basic Needs Coordinator.

Guardian Scholars Program

Guardian Scholars Program

UC Riverside Student Affairs Case Management

Office of Foster Youth Support Services

UC San Diego The HUB Basic Needs Center: Emergency Housing

The HUB Basic Needs Center

Hope Scholars Program

Hope Scholars Program

UC Santa Barbara Students who need immediate housing assistance in the next two weeks or who are past due on a housing payment should contact the Financial Crisis Response Team.

Students who anticipate a housing issue or who need support for something that will impact them for more than two weeks out should contact the Community Housing Office.

Financial Crisis Response Team

Guardian Scholars Program

UC Santa Cruz Slug Support

Student Advocate’s Office: Basic Needs Branch

Smith Society

Slug Support

Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples

Smith Society

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Food Resources at the University of California

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These food resources are updated as of October 2019. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include emergency housing, programs targeting students experiencing housing insecurity, programs targeting foster youth, emergency grants, and short-term loans.

Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

UC Berkeley UC Berkeley Food Pantry

Bear Pantry For student parents

Food Assistance Program

Cal NourishFor winter break

Link

UC Davis Fruit & Veggie Up!

The Pantry

All pEOPle EatAvailable to all students. Contact the EOP office for details.

Satellite PantriesFree non-perishable food is located at the AB54 and Undocumented Student Center and the LGBTQIA+ Center on campus.

Aggie Meal Share Program

FreebitesDownload the iPhone app (created and managed by students) that provides information about free food available on campus.

Link

UC Irvine FRESH Basic Needs Hub Food Pantry

Emergency Meal Swipe Program

Link

UCLA Community Programs Office (CPO) Food Closet

CPO Grocery Bundle

Holiday Box Giveaway

ECRT Meal Voucher Program

Link

UC Merced Bobcat Pantry

UC Merced Food Distribution

The Meal Donation Program

No Food Left Behind Initiative

Link

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Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

UC Riverside R’Pantry Student Affairs Case Management

Link

UC San Diego Triton Food Pantry

Triton Food Pantry: Mobile Food PantryFollow @tritonfoodpantry on Instagram for times and locations.

Andy’s PantryOnline orders only

Food Notification App

Meal VouchersAvailable at the Triton Food Pantry

Food Recovery Distributions

Link

UC Santa Barbara Miramar Food Pantry

Associated Students Food Bank

Swipes for US Link

Alternative link

UC Santa Cruz

Overview of Food

Resources

Dean of Students Slug Support Pantry

Cowell Coffee Shop: For the Peoples

SUA Food Pantry & Lounge

Cantu Queer Center Food Pantry

Ethnic Resource Centers Snack Pantry

Family Student Housing Food Pantry

UCSC Dining Meal Vouchers

Link

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Emergency Financial Resources at the University of California

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These financial resources are updated as of January 2020. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include free groceries, free prepared meals, on-campus CalFresh application assistance, emergency housing, programs targeting students experiencing housing insecurity, and programs targeting foster youth.

Notably, this resource list focuses on emergency financial resources that can be obtained outside of normal financial aid processes that students can use to alleviate food or housing insecurity. In addition to the resources listed below, students experiencing a financial emergency can request emergency funds via their financial aid office or request an adjustment to their financial aid award package to potentially access additional loans and grants.

Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

UC Berkeley Emergency Rental Assistance Fund

Housing Security Deposit Award Fund

Students can also contact staff at the Basic Needs Center for additional financial assistance.

Short-Term Emergency Loan

Undocumented Student Program Emergency Grants

University Section Club: Student Grants & the Sylvia Elberg Fund

Berkeley Hope Scholars Emergency Funding

UC Davis UCD Student Foundation: Student Emergency Relief Aid

Emergency and Short-Term Loan Programs

AB540 & Undocumented Student Center Emergency Grants

UC Irvine Economic Crisis Response Grant

Emergency Loans Veteran Emergency Grants

UCLA Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) Emergency Grants

Short-Term Loans

Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) Emergency Loans

Guardian Scholars Emergency Fund

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Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

UC Merced Student Affairs Emergency Funds

Services for Undocumented Students Emergency Funds

Guardian Scholars Emergency Financial Assistance

UC Riverside Office of Financial Aid Interest-Free Emergency Loan and Henry Ramsey Jr. Emergency Loan

Kalyn Smith-Tranquil’son Memorial Fund

UC San Diego Basic Needs Emergency Grants

Financial Aid and Scholarships Office Short-Term Emergency Loans

Hope Scholars Emergency Support Fund & Dream Emergency Grant SupplementContact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.

UC Santa Barbara

Emergency/Special

Purpose Funding at a

Glance

Emergency Housing Vouchers

Students can contact the Financial Crisis Response Team to determine what additional emergency financial resources are available.

Associated Students Emergency Loan

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Short Term Emergency Loan

Alumni Association Loans—Undergraduate Students

Office of Student Life/Dean of Students Emergency Loans

Office of Student Life Edna Rich Morse Emergency Loans

AS/EOP Grants

Women’s Center Bridge over Troubled Waters Fund

Guardian Scholars Emergency Fund

Associated Students Community Financial Fund Grants

UC Santa Cruz Financial Aid and Scholarship Office Miller Scholarship

Slug Support Student Emergency Fund

UCSC Financial Aid Emergency Advance Program

AB540 Student Emergency Fund

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Housing Resources at the California State University

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These housing resources are updated as of December 2019. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include free groceries, free prepared meals, on-campus CalFresh application assistance, emergency grants, and short-term loans.

Notably, students who have experience in the foster care system or who have experience with housing insecurity may be eligible to participate in programs on their campus including Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), TRIO Student Success Program, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS), and other student equity programs—in addition to the targeted programs listed below. Additionally, all campuses have a college homeless/housing liaison who can assist students in meeting their basic needs.

Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

CSU Bakersfield Guardian Scholars Program Guardian Scholars Program

CSU Channel Islands

Basic Needs Program: Emergency Housing

Promoting Achievement Through Hope (PATH)

Basic Needs Program

Promoting Achievement Through Hope (PATH)

CSU Chico Basic Needs Project: Emergency Housing Program

Promoting Achievement Through Hope (PATH) Scholars

Chico State Basic Needs Project

Promoting Achievement Through Hope (PATH) Scholars

CSU Dominguez Hills

Short-Term Emergency Housing

Toro Guardian Scholars

CSU East Bay Contact Pioneers for H.O.P.E. Pioneers for H.O.P.E Renaissance Scholars Program

CSU Fresno Emergency Housing Renaissance Scholars

Project HOPE—Case Management Services

Renaissance Scholars

CSU Fullerton Tuffy’s Basic Needs Services: Emergency Temporary Housing

Tuffy’s Basic Needs Services

Guardian Scholars Program

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Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

Humboldt State University

Campus Assistance, Response, and Engagement (CARE) ProgramAdditional information about emergency housing

Campus Assistance, Response, and Engagement (CARE) Program

Excelling and Living Independently Through Education (ELITE) ScholarsProgram descriptionContact information

CSU Long Beach Student Emergency Intervention and Wellness Program

Student Emergency Intervention and Wellness Program

Basic Needs Program

Guardian Scholars Program

Guardian Scholars Program

Cal State LA Emergency Housing Program

Division of Student Life: Food and Housing Security Initiative

Guardian Scholars Program

California Maritime Academy

Strength, Achievement, Independence, & Leadership (SAIL) Scholars

Strength, Achievement, Independence, & Leadership (SAIL) Scholars

CSU Monterey Bay Contact the Office of Student Life and ask to speak with the Care Manager.

Guardian Scholars Program Guardian Scholars Program

CSU Northridge CSUN Temporary Emergency Housing Program

Resilient Scholars Program

California State Polytechnic

University Pomona

Broncos Care Basic Needs Program: Short-Term Emergency Housing

Broncos Care Basic Needs Program

Renaissance Scholars

CSU Sacramento Crisis Assistance & Resource Education Support (CARES): Student Emergency Housing

Crisis Assistance & Resource Education Support (CARES)

Guardian Scholars Program

Guardian Scholars Program

CSU San Bernardino

CARE Team CARE Team

Coyote Basic Needs

Renaissance Scholars

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Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

San Diego State University

Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT)

SDSU Guardian Scholars Program

SDSU Guardian Scholars Program

San Francisco State University

Basic Needs Initiatives: Crisis Housing Program

SF State Guardian Scholars Program

San José State University

SJSU Cares: Winter Break Housing Not limited to winter break

SJSU Cares

Guardian Scholars Program

Guardian Scholars Program

California Polytechnic State

University, San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly Cares Program: Emergency Housing

Cal Poly Cares Program

Basic Needs Initiative

CSU San Marcos ACE Scholars Services

Sonoma State University

Transitional Housing ProgramAlternative link

Seawolf Scholars Foster Youth Program

CSU Stanislaus Contact Campus Cares Promise Scholars Program

Basic Needs Project

Promise Scholars Program

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Food Resources at the California State University

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These food resources are updated as of October 2019. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include emergency housing, programs targeting students experiencing housing insecurity, programs targeting foster youth, emergency grants, and short-term loans.

Campus Free Groceries Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

CSU Bakersfield CSUB Food Pantry

Pop-up Produce Pantry

Food Distribution

Reach out to staff at the Office of Student Affairs or to the Assistant Director of Programs & Services at Services for Students with Disabilities.

CSU Channel Islands

Dolphin Pantry Basic Needs Program: Hot Meals

Link

CSU Chico Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry

Student Quality Meal Access

After Event Text Notifications

Link

CSU Dominguez Hills

Toro Food Pantry Hot Meal Card Program

Food Recovery Network

CSUDH Eats iPhone App

Find events with free food on Torolink.

Link

CSU East Bay HOPE Food Pantries Pioneers for H.O.P.E:Application for Emergency Assistance

Download the CSUEB Mobile App (BaySync) to get notifications of free food available after catered events.

Link

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Campus Free Groceries Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

CSU Fresno Student Cupboard Meal Vouchers

Catered CupboardDownload the Mobile@FresnoState app (iPhone/Android) and select “Catered Cupboard” to get notifications of free food available after catered events on campus.

Link

CSU Fullerton ASI Leader and Program Development Mobile Food PantryMonthly distributions on Tuesdays by the Titan Student Union

Tuffy’s Basic Needs Services

Titan BitesNotifications to your mobile device/email of available food on campus after catered events

Link

Humboldt State University

OhSNAP! Food Pantry

HSU Farm StandSeasonal

J-Point Redistribution Program

Download the HSU Mobile App to get notifications of free food available after catered events on campus.

Link

CSU Long Beach ASI Beach Pantry Beach Bites

Student Emergency Intervention and Wellness Program: Meals Assistance Program (Feed A Need)

Link

Cal State LA Cal State LA Food Pantry Feed the Need Meal Sharing ProgramContact the Coordinator of Food and Housing Security.

Link

California Maritime Academy

Steve & Angie Kreta Food Pantry

Meal vouchers are available through the Steve & Angie Kreta Food Pantry.

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Campus Free Groceries Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

CSU Monterey Bay Associated Students Food Pantry

FreshAccess

Otter Eats

Meal vouchers are given to students who identify as food insecure. Students can reach out to the Care Team or the Basic Needs Committee.

Link

CSU Northridge CSUN Food Pantry & Pop-Up Pantry

WRRC Food and Toiletry Pantry

Food Recovery Network at CSUN

EOP/TRIO Student Support Services Program—Free Lunch ProgramOpen to all CSUN students

Link

Alternative link

WIC Program

California State Polytechnic

University Pomona

Poly Pantry Broncos Care Meal Assistance Program

Link

CSU Sacramento ASI Food Pantry & Pop Up Pantry

Epicure Extras Link

CSU San Bernardino

The Obershaw DEN

Palm Desert Campus DEN

Coyote Meal Kits

Students can apply to participate in the Swipe Out Hunger Program.

Link

San Diego State University

Associated Students Food Pantry

Associated Students No Waste Push notifications from Twitter account about free food

Link

San Francisco State University

AS Gator Groceries Be a Good Neighbor, Feed a Gator

Gator Grub Alert

Link

San José State University

Spartan Food Pantry SJSU Cares Link

California Polytechnic State

University, San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly Food Pantry

SLO Food Bank Food Distribution4th Tuesday of every month from 3:30–5:30pm

Cal Poly Hunger Program: Meal Vouchers

Link

Alternative link

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Campus Free Groceries Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

CSU San Marcos Cougar Pantry

Fresh Market Mondays & Produce Truck Tuesdays

Link

Sonoma State University

Lobo’s Pantry

Lobo’s Pop-Up Pantry

Pay it Forward ProgramProvides completed (stamped) University Culinary Services loyalty cards to students through the Lobo’s Food Pantry.

Emergency Hot MealsReach out to the Associated Students Executive Director.

Link

CSU Stanislaus Warrior Food Pantry

Food Distribution

Link

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Emergency Financial Resources at the California State University

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These financial resources are updated as of January 2020. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include free groceries, free prepared meals, on-campus CalFresh application assistance, emergency housing, programs targeting students experiencing housing insecurity, and programs targeting foster youth.

Notably, this resource list focuses on emergency financial resources that can be obtained outside of normal financial aid processes that students can use to alleviate food or housing insecurity. In addition to the resources listed below, students experiencing a financial emergency can request emergency funds via their financial aid office or request an adjustment to their financial aid award package to potentially access additional loans and grants.

Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

CSU Bakersfield Emergency Fund Grant Short-Term Emergency Loan

CSU Channel Islands

Emergency Funds Grant

CSU Chico Emergency Grant Program Short-Term Loans Office of Veterans’ Affairs Emergency Loans

CSU Dominguez Hills

Faculty & Staff Student Support Grant

Short-Term Emergency LoansContact the Financial Aid Office.

CSU East Bay H.O.P.E. Emergency Assistance Grant

Emergency Loan Program

CSU Fresno Good Samaritan Grant Emergency Loan

CSU Fullerton Student Emergency Grant Emergency Loan ProgramContact the Office of Financial Aid.

The Ericksen LGBTQ Grant Program

Humboldt State University

Student Adversity FundContact the Financial Aid Office.

HSU Short-Term Loan Program

CSU Long Beach Student Emergency Grant

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Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

Cal State LA Cal State LA Emergency Grant Program

Emergency Loans

California Maritime Academy

CSU Monterey Bay Provost ScholarshipContact the Financial Aid Office.

Emergency Book/Meal Plan Loan Program

Women’s Leadership Council Emergency Fund

Guardian Scholars Emergency Fund

Undocu-Success Emergency Grant

CSU Northridge MataCare Emergency Grant

Emergency Loan

California State Polytechnic

University Pomona

Emergency Grant ProgramContact the Broncos Care Basic Needs Program.

Short-Term Loan Emergency Funding for Undocumented StudentsContact the Coordinator of Undocumented Student Services.

CSU Sacramento Robert Seth Nelsen Student Emergency Grant

Emergency Loans Contact the Financial Aid Office.

Dreamer Resource Center (DRC) Student Emergency GrantContact the Dreamer Resource Center.

Guardian Scholars Emergency Grant

CSU San Bernardino

Available for eligible CSUSB students attending the Palm Desert campus. Contact the Palm Desert Campus Associate Dean to apply (keywords = associate dean, department = Palm Desert Campus).

All CSUSB students can contact the Basic Needs Office to inquire about additional assistance.

Student Financial Services Emergency Loans

Coyote Dreamers Ally Network (CDAN) Emergency Grant

San Diego State University

Short Term Loans

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Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

San Francisco State University

HOPE Crisis Fund Short Term Loan Program Women and Gender Studies WGS Student Emergency Fund Scholarship

San José State University

SJSU Student Crisis Support FundContact SJSU Cares.

Short-Term Loans Guardian Scholars Emergency Funds

California Polytechnic State

University, San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly Cares Grant Emergency Loans

CSU San Marcos Associated Students, Inc. Student Emergency Fund

Short-Term Loans ACE Scholars Gap Scholarships

Sonoma State University

Associated Students Short-Term Loans

CSU Stanislaus Campus Cares Program Crisis Assistance

Associated Students, Inc. Funding for Student Emergency GrantsContact Associated Students, Inc.

Short-Term Loan Program

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Housing Resources at the California Community Colleges

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These housing resources are updated as of January 2020. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include free groceries, free prepared meals, on-campus CalFresh application assistance, emergency grants, and short-term loans.

Notably, students who have experience in the foster care system or who have experience with housing insecurity may be eligible to participate in programs on their campus including Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS), Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE), TRIO Student Success Program, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs), Disability Services and Programs for Students (DSPS), and other student equity programs—in addition to the targeted programs listed below. Additionally, all campuses have a college homeless/housing liaison who can assist students in meeting their basic needs.

Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

Allan Hancock College

Basic Needs Office NextUp

Antelope Valley College

At-Risk Community for Homeless Educational Services (ARCHES)

Guardian Scholars Program

Barstow College Homeless Youth Resources760-252-2411 ext. 6801

Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) Program 760-252-2411 ext. 6801

Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) Program 760-252-2411 ext. 6801

Cabrillo College Follow Up and Retention Services

Guardian Scholars Program

Cañada College SparkPoint at Cañada College

Cerro Coso Community College

Access Programs: NextUp

Chaffey College Panther Care Program EOPS NextUp

Citrus College

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Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

City College of San Francisco

Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students (HARTS)

Guardian Scholars Program

College of Marin

College of the Canyons

Resources for Individual Success in Education (RISE)

Basic Needs Center (BaNC)

Resources for Individual Success in Education (RISE)

College of the Desert

Foster Youth Services

College of the Redwoods

Redwoods Room & Board Scholarship FundContact the Scholarship Program Coordinator in the Scholarships Office.

Students can also contact the CalWORKs Director of Special Programs for emergency housing assistance.

CR Resource Center

College of the Siskiyous

Foster Youth Success Program

Columbia College

Copper Mountain College

Cuesta College The CaFE Center: Foster Youth Success and Support (FYSS)

DeAnza College Guardian Scholars Program

El Camino College Guardian Scholars Program

Glendale Community Collage

Guardian Scholars

Grossmont College Student Services: Basic Needs

Guardian Scholars

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Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

Imperial Valley College

Foster Youth Services

Lake Tahoe Community College

Equity Equity

Laney College b2b Learning Community b2b Learning Community

Las Positas College

Lassen College

Long Beach City College

Guardian Scholars Program and NextUp Program

Los Angeles Pierce College

Pierce College Guardian Scholars Program

Merced College NextUp

Monterey Peninsula College

Mt. San Antonio College

Mountie Fresh Basic Needs Resources

Reaching, Empowering, Achieving & Completing with Heart (REACH)

Mt. San Jacinto College

Napa Valley College

Orange Coast College

Guardian Scholars Program

Pirates’ Cove Pantry and Resources Hub

OCC Cares

Guardian Scholars Program

Palo Verde College

Palomar College The Hub: Basic Needs Foster Youth Retention Success and Transition (F.Y.R.S.T)

Reedley College NextUp

Rio Hondo College Rio Source Room Guardian Scholars

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Campus Emergency HousingPrograms for Students Experiencing Housing

Insecurity

Programs for Foster Youth

Saddleback College BRIDGES to Foster Student Success Program

San Bernardino Valley College

Guardian Scholars Program

Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success/Independent Living Program (YESS/ILP)

San Diego Mesa College

Fostering Academic Success & Transitions (FAST) Scholars

Fostering Academic Success & Transitions (FAST) Scholars

NextUp

San José City College

Guardian Scholars Guardian Scholars

Santa Ana College Guardian Scholars Program & Youth Empowerment Strategies for Success (YESS)

Santa Rosa Junior College

SRJC Student Resource Centers

Bear Cub Scholars Program and NextUp Program

Shasta College SCI*FI (Shasta College Inspiring and Fostering Independence—Foster Youth Program)

Sierra College Guardian Scholars Program NextUp Program

Solano Community College

Taft College

West Hills College Lemoore

West Valley College Office of Student Equity and SuccessStudents can reach out to the Director of Student Needs.

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Food Resources at the California Community Colleges

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These food resources are updated as of November 2019. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include emergency housing, programs targeting students experiencing housing insecurity, programs targeting foster youth, emergency grants, and short-term loans.

Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

Allan Hancock College

Food Share Because We Care

Lunch LockerVisit the Student Activities and Outreach Office inside the Student Center (Room G105).

Available at Food Share Because We Care events

Antelope Valley College

ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry

Available at the CalWorks office

Barstow College Food Pantry Meal VouchersVerified homeless youth can speak with Division of Student Services staff to join the Youth Empowerment Support Services (YESS) Program. Meal vouchers are provided through this program.

Available at the Food Pantry (contact the Special Programs and Services Department) and at the Welcome Resource Center in the Student Services Building.

Cabrillo College Seahawks Shop-N-Go

Cabrillo Fresh MarketAlternative link

Resource Spots

Emergency meals are available through the Follow Up and Retention Services office.

Link

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Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

Cañada College The Food Pantry Meal Bundle Program (Discounted Meals)Grab-and-go meals at the Bookstore and Pony Espresso with a valid Student Body Card. Meal includes a sandwich, piece of fruit, water, and snack for just $6 in the day and $3 at night.

Link

Cerro Coso Community College

Hunger Free Campus Food Distribution

Hunger Free Campus Free Meals

Contact staff at ACCESS Programs, Financial Aid, or Outreach Services. Also available at the campus food pantry and monthly hunger free campus food distributions.

Chaffey College Panther Pantry Meal Assistance Program

Panther Bites

Available monthly at the Panther Pantry—Rancho Cucamonga Campus

Citrus College Campus Food Pantries

Mobile Food PantryContact the Student Life and Leadership Development office to learn about upcoming dates.

Reach out to the Basic Needs Coordinators at the Student Life Office.

City College of San Francisco

Rams Food Market & Food Shelves

Meal voucher program through Homeless At-Risk Transitional Students (HARTS)

Link

College of Marin COM Cupboard: Pop-Up Pantry, Fresh Produce Stand, & Food Pantry

Link

College of the Canyons

Basic Needs Center (BaNC) Meal cards provided through Resources for Individual Success in Education (RISE)

Link

College of the Desert

FIND Food Bank DistributionSee the Student Life Calendar for dates.

Reach out to councilors at the EOPS/CARE Office, the CalWORKs Office, and the Foster Youth Center located in South Annex (Room 2).

24 Emergency Housing, Food, and Financial Resources for Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

College of the Redwoods

Campus Food Pantry Link

College of the Siskiyous

COS Student Food PantryBasecamp HeadquartersLearning Resource Center #02-101, info@siskiyous.edu, 530-938-5847

Eagle Eats Snack ProgramBasecamp HeadquartersLearning Resource Center #02-101, info@siskiyous.edu, 530-938-5847

Basecamp HeadquartersLearning Resource Center #02-101, info@siskiyous.edu, 530-938-5847

Columbia College Ponderosa Pantry

Copper Mountain College

K.C. Special Program

Cuesta College Cougar Pantry: SLO Campus Food Pantry & North County Campus Food PantryAlternative link

Food Bank DistributionAlternative link

Link

Alternative link

DeAnza College Food Pantry & Mobile Food PantryAlternative link

Prepared food to go and emergency food vouchers are available at the Food Pantry at limited times.

Make an appointment by calling the Office of Outreach.

El Camino College Warrior Food Pantry

Thanksgiving Meal KitsMay be available during the next Warrior Harvest Festival. Check El Camino College’s CalFresh webpage in November for updates and details.

Link

Glendale Community Collage

Food for Thought Pantry Link

Grossmont College Gizmo’s Kitchen Link

25 Emergency Housing, Food, and Financial Resources for Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

Imperial Valley College

IVC Kitchen Available at the IVC Kitchen. Students can also reach out to the Student Equity and Achievement Program, Financial Aid Office, and EOPS staff.

Students can also contact the Student Equity and Achievement Program for details about the on-campus Department of Social Services mobile unit.

Lake Tahoe Community College

LTCC Food Pantry Available through the LTCC Food Pantry

Laney College Eagles Pantry Available through the Laney Wellness Center II

Las Positas College The Market Available at the Market monthly food distributions

Lassen College Cougar Cupboard Link

Long Beach City College

Viking Vault Food Pantry & Mini Viking Vaults

Better Breakfast Day Link

Los Angeles Pierce College

Brahma Pantry Hot Meal Voucher Program Link

Alternative link

Merced College Associated Students of Merced College Food Pantry

Contact CalWORKs Office or Student Equity Office to make an appointment with a county eligibility worker.

Monterey Peninsula College

ASMPC Food PantryAlternative link

Food Share Days at MPCSee campus news/calendar for dates.

Contact EOPS councilors, CalWorks councilors, and ASMPC staff.

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Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

Mt. San Antonio College

Mountie Fresh Food Pantry Faculty and staff can request food vouchers to give to any currently enrolled Mr. SAC student from the Associate Dean of Student Success and Equity. Students are not encouraged to request food vouchers directly.

Link

Mt. San Jacinto College

Food 4 Thought Pop-Up Food PantrySee campus calendar for upcoming dates (keyword = pantry; category = MSJC Events).

Available at the CalWorks program and at pop-up pantry events

Napa Valley College Student Life Food Program which includes the NVC Student Food Pantry & Basket

Students can also go to the Office of Student Life to receive a free, shelf-stable meal.

Link

Orange Coast College

Pirates’ Cove Pantry and Resources Hub

Link

Palo Verde College Pirate’s Chest Available at the front desk of the John O. Crain College Services Building (when classes are not in session).

Available at the Student Success Lab (CL122) on Mondays 11am–5pm and on Tuesdays 8–11am every other week beginning Feb. 3 (when classes are in session).

Palomar College Anita & Stan Maag Food and Nutrition Center

Office of Student Affairs: Free Food Thursdays

Link

27 Emergency Housing, Food, and Financial Resources for Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

Reedley College Tiger Pantry Available at the Tiger Pantry. Students can also reach out to the CalWorks Director or Student Activities Senior Program Specialist.

Rio Hondo College Rio Source Room—Food Pantry

Link

Saddleback College Free Groceries Donated Starbucks food is available on several days of the week at the LRC Tutoring Center. Contact the Center for details.

Available at Student Health Services

San Bernardino Valley College

Valley 360 Resource Center

San Diego Mesa College

The Stand: Food & Clothing Pantry

The Stand: Free Farmer’s MarketMonthly free produce. See calendar for upcoming dates.

Available at the Free Farmer’s Market

San José City College

Jaguar MarketFood pantry located at the 1st floor of the Student Center

Roar Farmer’s Market Days

Available at Sparkpoint located in the Student Center right above the Jaguar Market

Santa Ana College Available through the Financial Aid Office

Santa Rosa Junior College

Feed the Bears: Food Pantry & Free Farmer’s Market

Link

28 Emergency Housing, Food, and Financial Resources for Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

Campus Grocery Distribution Free Hot Meals CalFresh Application Assistance

Shasta College Student Senate Food Pantry & Meal Voucher Program

Students living in the Residence Halls can access the Residence Hall food pantry at SC Main Campus, Residence Hall, 3000 Building.

Student Senate Food Pantry & Meal Voucher Program

Meal VouchersStudents should check on eligibility and resources in the Office of Student Equity & Inclusion (Room 2071A).

On-Campus Community Health AdvocateAlternative link

Sierra College Food Pantry Wolverine Meal Deal

ASSC: Almost Free Breakfast/Lunch (Discounted Meals)Bring your student card to the Campus Life Office in J-7 to get a $5 coupon to use in the Cafeteria. The coupon must be used between 8:30–11:30am on the date received to be accepted.

Link

Solano Community College

Food PantryStop by the Student Life Office (Building 1400, Room 1425) on Thursdays between 1:00–4:00pm. Students can also pick up a snack here daily.

The EOPS Program provides CalFresh application workshops to EOPS students.

Taft College Student Resource Center Student Resource Center Link

West Hills College Lemoore

Food Day DistributionsWest Hills College Lemoore Parking Lot G. The line will begin to form at 8:30am See announcements and events for upcoming dates.

West Valley College West Valley Community Services Agency Mobile Food PantryUpcoming dates

Students can visit the Office of Student Needs every Wednesday and pick up a bag of groceries.

Students experiencing homelessness can contact the Office of Student Needs for a free meal on campus.

Food Connection Specialists provide CalFresh application assistance on campus. Students can also visit the Office of Student Needs.

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Emergency Financial Resources at the California Community Colleges

The California Homeless Youth Project (CHYP) compiled lists of basic needs resources in order to make these resources more accessible to undergraduate students. The 50 California Community College campuses, 23 California State University campuses, and 9 University of California campuses included in these lists are the same campuses examined in a CHYP report, Measuring Our Success: Campus Supports for College Students Experiencing Food & Housing Insecurity. Information on basic needs resources was primarily collected from campus websites. These financial resources are updated as of January 2020. Other resource lists compiled by the CHYP include free groceries, free prepared meals, on-campus CalFresh application assistance, emergency housing, programs targeting students experiencing housing insecurity, and programs targeting foster youth.

Notably, this resource list focuses on emergency financial resources that can be obtained outside of normal financial aid processes that students can use to alleviate food or housing insecurity. In addition to the resources listed below, students experiencing a financial emergency can request emergency funds via their financial aid office or request an adjustment to their financial aid award package to potentially access additional loans and grants. The colleges listed below may also offer other forms of financial aid such as emergency book loans, grants, or scholarships which provide students with funds for the campus bookstore.

Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

Allan Hancock College

Contact the Basic Needs Office.

Veteran’s Emergency Loan Fund

Antelope Valley College

Emergency FundsContact the Financial Aid Office.

Barstow College

Cabrillo College Women’s Educational Success (WES) Emergency ScholarshipFaculty and staff (who are WES advisors) can submit requests on a student’s behalf.

Emergency funds for students experiencing housing insecurity may be available through the Follow Up and Retention Office. Students should contact the Program Coordinator.

Emergency LoansContact the Financial Aid Office or Vice President of Student Services.

30 Emergency Housing, Food, and Financial Resources for Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

Cañada College Dean’s Emergency Loan Contact the Director of Financial Aid Services.

TRIO Student Support Service: Emergency Grant AidContact TRIO staff at the learning Center (Building 9, 2nd floor).

EOPS Emergency LoanContact staff at the EOPS office.

Cerro Coso Community College

Emergency FundsContact the Director of the Financial Aid Office.

Chaffey College Panther Care Program: Student Emergency Grant

Citrus College Emergency Grant Funds

City College of San Francisco

Emergency Student LoansContact the Financial Aid Office.

College of Marin Short-Term Student LoanApplications are available at the Enrollment Services Office and online.

College of the Canyons

College of the Desert

College of the Redwoods

Redwoods Room & Board Scholarship FundContact the Scholarship Program Coordinator in the Scholarships Office.

College of the Siskiyous

Short-Term Emergency Grant

Short-Term Emergency Loan

Columbia College Emergency GrantsContact the Columbia College Foundation Office located in the Manzanita Building, Room 250 or by calling 209-588-5065.

31 Emergency Housing, Food, and Financial Resources for Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

Copper Mountain College

Cuesta College Cuesta’s Assistance for Student Emergencies (CASE) FundContact the Financial Aid Office.

DeAnza College Students in the EOPS Scholars Program may be eligible for emergency funds. Contact any EOPS staff about the program and its supportive services.

El Camino College Emergency Funds for Undocumented StudentsContact the First Year Experience Program (anticipated start date is February 2020).

Glendale Community Collage

EOPS/CARE Emergency Loan

Grossmont College Dreamkeepers Emergency Financial Assistance Program

Contact Financial Aid, any faculty member, or The Foundation for Grossmont & Cuyamaca Colleges for information on how to apply for additional emergency funds.

Guardian Scholars Emergency FundsContact the Guardian Scholars Program Coordinator.

Imperial Valley College

Emergency GrantsContact the Vice President of Student Services and Equity.

Lake Tahoe Community College

Laney College b2b Program Emergency FundsContact b2b Program staff.

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Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

Las Positas College

Lassen College

Long Beach City College

Los Angeles Pierce College

Merced College

Monterey Peninsula College

Contact Student Financial Services for details.

Student Financial Services Short-Term LoansContact Student Financial Services for details.

ASMPC Emergency Short-term LoanContact the Student Activities Coordinator in the Student Activities Office.

Evan Scholars Emergency FundsEvans Scholars should contact the Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Foundation for details.

Mt. San Antonio College

Emergency LoansContact a specialist at the Financial Aid Office.

Veteran Emergency Loan ProgramContact staff at the Veterans Resource Center.

Mt. San Jacinto College

Napa Valley College

Orange Coast College

ASOCC Emergency Loan ProgramContact the Associated Students Office located in the Student Center.

Emergency Funds for VeteransContact staff at the Veterans Resource Center.

Palo Verde College

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Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

Palomar College Palomar College Foundation Student Emergency GrantApplications are available online. Submit the completed application to the Palomar College Foundation Offices (AA-130) or email it to pcFoundation@palomar.edu.

Steinberg LoanContact the Financial Aid Office.

Gene Jackson Emergency LoanContact the Office of Student Life & Leadership.

F.Y.R.S.T. JIT ResourcesF.Y.R.S.T. program participants should contact F.Y.R.S.T. staff for assistance.

Reedley College EOPS/NextUp Emergency AidContact EOPS staff.

Rio Hondo College Emergency Loans from ASRHCEligible students may apply at the Student Life & Leadership Department in the Student Union during the first 2 weeks of the fall and spring semesters.

Saddleback College Contact staff at the Student Health Center or the Financial Aid Office to determine what emergency financial resources are available.

Emergency Loan Program Contact the Financial Aid Office (SSC 106).

Saddleback College Foundation Veterans GrantsContact the Veterans Education & Transition Services (VETS) Program.

San Bernardino Valley College

San Diego Mesa College

Veterans Emergency FundSpeak with a Veterans councilor at the Counseling Office.

34 Emergency Housing, Food, and Financial Resources for Undergraduates at California’s Public Colleges and Universities

Campus Emergency Grants Short-Term LoansFinancial Resources

for Targeted Student Groups

San José City College

SJECCD Student Emergency Needs FundApplications are available at the Office of Student Life, SparkPoint San José, and the San José Evergreen Community College District Foundation. Submit a completed application and supporting documents to the Office of Student Life.

Santa Ana College Urgent Action FundContact staff at the Office of College Advancement and Foundation: Scholarship Office.

Santa Rosa Junior College

Emergency Gap Grants & Loans for Veteran StudentsContact the Office of Veteran Affairs.

Shasta College Fresh Success GrantPart of the normal financial aid process

Financial Aid Emergency Loan

Sierra College Student/Foundation Emergency FundContact the Financial Aid Office.

NextUp Emergency Housing AssistanceContact the Guardian Scholars and Student Services Technician.

Solano Community College

Taft College

West Hills College Lemoore

Emergency Student Loan Program

West Valley College Student Emergency Assistance FundContact staff at Student Health Services or the Director of Student Needs.

EOPS Emergency Loans

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