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Welcome to the Basic Needs Center at Berkeley City College!
The Basic Needs Center aims to provide services and resources to remove barriers and empower students to persist and thrive towards success. We are in the process of creating virtual and physical hubs of resources, where students can find support in having their essential needs met.
FALL LUNCH WEDNESDAYS
Free meals will be available starting Wednesday August 30th as part of our “Fall is Free” offerings.
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
Location: Atrium (basement level)
FREE FALL FOOD PANTRY
Free produce and select grocery items are available every Thursday.
The Basic Needs Center partners with the Berkeley Food Network who provides produce from the Berkeley Bowl and non-perishable items from the Alameda County Food Bank.
Pick-up Hours: 12:00pm-3:00pm
Location: Atrium (basement level)
FALL 2023 HOURS – BASIC NEEDS CENTER
The BCC Basic Needs Center is now open! Students can visit once a week for free clothes, hygiene items, and food. Students can also drop-in to receive support with their CalFresh application as well as find off-campus food and housing resources.
FALL 2023 HOURS
Mon • 10 AM – 5 PM
Tues • 10 AM – 5 PM
Wed • 3 PM – 5 PM
Fri • 10 AM – 5 PM
Location: Basement Room 015
FOOD RESOURCES
- A list of community food resources in or near Berkeley is available by clicking this link.
- Alameda County Community Food Bank – Get referrals for groceries or hot meals now: Call the helpline at 510-635-3663, or visit https://foodnow.net/
- CalFresh – Apply for an EBT card in 10 minutes: https://www.getcalfresh.org/
HOTSPOTS & LAPTOPS
Free internet hotspot devices and laptops are available to enrolled students. To borrow a hotspot or laptop, visit here for more information.
HOUSING RESOURCES
A list of housing resources is available by clicking this link.
TRANSPORTATION
Did you know that you are eligible for a AC Transit Bus Pass if you are an in-state student enrolled in at least six units at Peralta? Please note that it will take 10 business days for your AC Transit Card to arrive at our Cashier’s Office. For more information, please head over to https://www.peralta.edu/easypass
- BCC students must have a valid student ID with photo in order to pick up passes from the Cashier’s Office. It is located on the first floor of BCC, to the left of Admissions and Records. The Cashier’s Office is open 9AM-4PM on weekdays.
- The Basic Needs Center does not oversee this service. Questions can be directly asked to the bursar/cashier’s office at BCC-Bursar@peralta.edu or (510) 981-2842
RESOURCES FOR PAYING BILLS
A list of housing resources is available by clicking this link.
MEDICAL RESOURCES
The Peralta Health Services College Based clinics are currently closed; however, through the Peralta District is partnered with Roots Clinic. Services provided for Peralta students can be found by clicking this link.
Additional medical and community resources (not affiliated to the Peralta Community College District or Berkeley City College):
- MediCAL – Apply for health insurance: coveredca.com
- Berkeley Free Clinic – Services include vision and dental work. https://www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org/
- Free and low-cost clinics in Alameda County can be found on the directory linked here
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
- First 5 California – California’s Parenting Website: https://www.first5california.com/
- Dial 2-1-1 or visit http://211alamedacounty.org/ for help with Health, Housing, and Human Services in your area.
- BCC has a nursing / lactation pod on campus. It is located on the first floor in front of the Learning Resource Center (LRC). See this post for more information.
Contact Information:
bcc-basicneeds@peralta.edu |
John Nguyen
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Izzie Villanueva
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