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Welcome to the Basic Needs Center

Summer 2024 Announcement: The Basic Needs Center is open and appointments are available regarding resources and referrals. Students must be enrolled in Summer 2024 to request monetary support.  

 

Anuncio de verano de 2024: El Centro de Necesidades Básicas está abierto y hay citas disponibles sobre recursos y referencias. Los estudiantes deben estar matriculados en el verano de 2024 para solicitar apoyo monetario.


The Basic Needs Center at Allan Hancock College is a centralized hub to support your academic success by connecting students with on-campus and community resources related to food, housing, health, technology access, childcare, and other resources.

Are you a student facing an unforeseen event or emergency? Or are you a Staff or Faculty working with a student in crisis?

Complete the Basic Needs Intake.
Note:
The Basic Needs Center does not assist with tuition fees. 

For support with school supplies, CalFresh, food, shelter resources, clothing, or hygiene, visit Building G-101, call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3927, or email basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu. If located at the Lompoc Valley Campus, the center will arrange delivery of services. 

Only Summer requests are being accepted at this time. Students must be enrolled. Requests for Emergency Funds for spring 2024 related needs have ended.  

BASIC NEEDS INTAKE FORM


Money for groceries:

Apply for CalFresh today! As a student, you may be eligible to receive up to $291 for groceries every month. Apply through our personalized link or stop by Basic Needs for help applying. 

Contact Information

The Basic Needs Center
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3927
basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu

Basic Needs at Santa Maria Campus:
G-101 (inside Student Center)

Mon. - Thurs: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.


Basic Needs at Lompoc Valley Campus: 
(Contingent upon staffing availability)

Looking for more comprehensive services? Contact the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services or the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services.

Campus Locations:

Santa Maria Campus

Santa Maria Campus

800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
1-805-922-6966
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Lompoc Valley Center

Lompoc Valley Center

One Hancock Drive
Lompoc, CA 93436
1-805-735-3366
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Santa Maria Campus

Santa Ynez Valley Center

2975 East Hwy 246 (SYVHS)
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3355
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