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Welcome to the Basic Needs Center!

The Basic Needs Center acts as a virtual and physical hub to support students in their journey to access essential services that impact health, belonging, and overall well-being. The Basic Needs Center team is committed to fostering belonging and justice on the UC Berkeley campus through a robust model of prevention, intervention and emergency relief efforts addressing holistic needs. We define basic needs as an ecosystem that includes: financial stability; nutritious and sufficient food; safe, secure and adequate housing; accessible and equitable health/medical care, technology and transportation. 

All enrolled students including undergraduate, graduate, international and undocumented students are eligible for Basic Needs Center resources and services.

Basic Needs News and Announcements

Food Pantry Update: Closed For Now

August 10, 2021
The Food Pantry in the MLK Student Union is currently closed as we transition back into the Fall Semester. Our anticipated date of reopening will be August 24th! For emergency food needs, please refer to ...Read more about Food Pantry Update: Closed For Now

Food for Thought Seminars: Paid Positions

August 7, 2021
Program Overview:

Food for Thought is a series of seminars offered through the Basic Needs Center in partnership with the Ethnic Studies department. Our four core courses are offered for 2 units and letter grades. With 1 unit pass/no pass credits offered to our Field...Read more about Food for Thought Seminars: Paid Positions

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