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Bulldog Essentials

Bulldog Essentials

Bulldog Essentials provides food and clothing to students through the new food Pantry and clothing closet.  As part of the Allan Hancock College Basic Needs Center, Bulldog Essentials aims to ease the financial burdens students experience by offering free nutritious food, assistance with applying for CalFresh, gently used clothing, and hygiene products. This effort empowers students to access the resources they need to be successful both academically and personally. 

Located in the new Student Health Services Building (Building J).

Clothing Closet 

Visit the clothing closet for clothing and hygiene products! Enrolled credit and noncredit students can visit once per week. The clothing closet has adult and children clothing to select from. All clothing is lightly worn and has been sorted to ensure students can wear. 

Students can visit during walk-in hours or schedule a private appointment, if privacy is desired. 

  • All enrolled credit or noncredit students can utilize the services in the Cothing Closet.
  • Student must sign-in with their Allan Hancock H# (Student ID Number) before utilizing services.

  • Two to three outfits (shirt and pants)

  • One jacket

  • One pair of shoes

  • One accessory (purse, scarf, jewelry, etc.)

  • Socks and underwear: 4 pairs of each

This is upon availability

Hygiene products are available upon request. Hygiene options:

  • Body Wash
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Hair Brushes and hair ties
  • Laundry Detergent 
  • Mirrors & Nail Clipper Kits
  • Pads & Tampons
  • Reusable Utensils
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Toothbrush kits

Building j, room 101

Walk-in Hours of Operation 
Monday- Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thursday- Friday: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact Information
Isabela Alvarado, M.S.W.
Student Resource and Support Technician
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3104
isabela.alvarado@hancockcollege.edu 


Food Pantry

Stop by the pantry for dried goods and fresh produce! All enrolled credit and noncredit students can visit the food pantry twice per week. Students will be asked for the Student ID number upon entry. 

Building J, Room 100

Walk-in Hours of Operation
Monday & Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Fridays: Closed 

Food Distribution at LVC Campus
Every Thursday at 2:30 pm (Outside of Building 2)
*for enrolled credit and noncredit students

Contact Information
Sergio Segura-Esquivel
Student Resource and Support Technician
(805) 922-6966 ext. 3109
sergio.segurae@hancockcollege.edu