Welcome to the Basic Needs Center!
December 2025: The Basic Needs Intake Form closes Tuesday, December 2nd end of day for fall relief funding requests. Services in Basic Needs and the Bulldog Essentials Food Pantry and Clothing continue through the Fall semester.
The Basic Needs Office (Building A) and Bulldog Essentials Food Pantry & Clothing Closet will be closed Friday, December 26th. We will resume operation Monday, December 29th.
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 11 through December 2, 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. – 2:30 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
