Welcome to the Basic Needs Center!
The Bulldog Essentials Food Pantry is closed Monday, July 14th- Friday, July 18th due to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County schedule impacting deliveries and operation. We will resume operations on Monday, July 21st.
For summer support, the Basic Needs Application will close Friday, July 25th.
What is basic needs?
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 much more.
Our goal is to create sustainable support systems for students, empowering them to access the resources they need, to be successful academically and personally.
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 services.
Visit us in Building A- 209 (2nd floor) to be connected!
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 Intake form is now open! This form will also be utilized to request emergency
funding. Students must be enrolled and attending Summer classes in order to be considered
for services.
Fall related requests: Students will need to wait until August of 2025.
Note: Basic Needs does not assist with tuition fees or provide rembursements.
Learn more about bulldog Essentials
Money for groceries
As a student, you may be eligible to receive up to $292 for groceries every month. Apply through our personalized link or stop by Basic Needs for help applying.
Contact Information
Basic Needs Center
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3927
basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu
Summer 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.
Food Pantry Hours, J 100 Clothing Closet Hours, J 101
Monday- Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday- Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wedneday- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday- Thursday: 12 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Fridays: Closed Friday: Closed
For county resources please visit: County of Santa Barbara or County of San Luis Obispo.
