UCSB Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center is staffed by Basic Needs Peer Advisors who can assist individuals in all aspects of basic needs including, but not limited to, food, housing, technology, finances, and more. Though we focus primarily on serving students, our doors are open to anyone needing advice on meeting their basic needs. We can help you identify resources and services and help you apply for support. All our basic needs peer advisors are also trained as CalFresh Advocates. CalFresh is a federally funded food nutrition assistance program. Our advocates can help you determine if you are eligible, help you to apply, answer questions about CalFresh, and even advocate for you in the case that you experience any challenges during the application process or with maintaining and using your benefits. More information and hours can be found on our website: https://food.ucsb.edu/resources/basic-needs-advocates
Located in 2nd floor of
UCen, near entrance right next to Jamba Juice