Welcome to the Basic Needs Center!
Winter and Spring 2026 Announcements:
The Basic Needs Team is available to provide support during Winter session For questions please call ext. 3929, 3109 or 3104. The Spring Intake Form will reopen January 12th for Spring 2026 enrolled students.
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.
Updates about the intake form:
Winter enrolled students can call the Basic Needs Center for questions about available
support and services during the Winter session.
Spring enrolled students can complete the Basic Needs Intake Form to be considered for services beginning
January 12th, 2026. Please note: we can only provide services to enrolled students.
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
