Welcome to the Basic Needs Center!
The Basic Needs Intake Form for Fall enrolled students is available to access from Monday, August 11 through Wednesday, December 2, 2025. Due to high volume, requests can take 5 days to process.
The Basic Needs Center is Here for You!
The Basic Needs Center at Allan Hancock College focuses on retention and academic success by connecting students with on-campus and community resources related to clothing, childcare, food, hygiene, health, technology support, school supplies, shelter resources, and more.
Our goal is to create sustainable support systems that empower students to access the resources they need to succeed academically and personally.
The Basic Needs Center is NOW open for fall enrolled students!
Fall enrolled students can now complete the Basic Needs Intake Form to be considered for services. Please note: we can only provide services to students enrolled in the current semester.
Fall enrolled students have access to the intake form from August 11th through December 2nd, 2025.
Food & Physical Wellness Resources
The Basic Needs Center introduces Bulldog Essentials, a program providing students with fresh food, CalFresh support, free clothing, and hygiene resources. Visit Building J to learn more!
Contact Information
Basic Needs Center, Building A-209
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3927
basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu
Fall Hours
Santa Maria Campus: Building A-209
- Monday – Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bulldog Essentials
Food Pantry (J-100)
- Monday – Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Thursdays: 12 p.m.- 4:30 pm
- Friday: Closed
Clothing Closet (J-101)
- Monday – Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Wednesday & Thursday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Friday: closed
