Welcome to the Basic Needs Center!
Basic Needs is moving! After March 24th, we will be located in Building A, 209.
¡Necesidades Básicas se muda! A partir del 24 de marzo, nos ubicaremos en el Edificio A, 209.
The Basic Needs 2025 Real College California Survey is now available to complete. All enrolled AHC students are encourage to complete the survey by March 28th.Estudiantes pueden completar la encuesta sobre Necesidades Basicas. La encuesta cierra el 28 de Marzo.
What is basic needs?
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 much more.
Our goal is to create sustainable support systems for students, empowering them to access the resources they need, to be successful academically and personally.
Are you a student facing an unforeseen event or emergency? Or are you a Staff or Faculty working with a student in crisis? Students must be enrolled in fall to utilize Basic Needs services.
Visit us in Building A- 209 (2nd floor) to be connected!
Call (805) 922-6966 ext. 3927, or email basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu. Staff is available to meet with students in Santa Maria and at Lompoc Valley Campus.
Note: Basic Needs does not assist with tuition fees or provide rembursements.
Learn more about bulldog Essentials
Money for groceries
As a student, you may be eligible to receive up to $292 for groceries every month. Apply through our personalized link or stop by Basic Needs for help applying.
Contact Information
Basic Needs Center
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3927
basicneeds@hancockcollege.edu
Santa Maria Campus: Lompoc Valley Campus:
Building A-209 Thursday, March
27th, 2025
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Time: 8:00 am -4;30 pm
Friday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Food Pantry Hours, J 100 Clothing Closet Hours, J 101
Monday- Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday- Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 1
p.m.
Wedneday- Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday- Friday: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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.
