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Basic Needs Resources
Welcome to the Basic Needs webpage. Here, you will find a variety of resources to meet the housing, food and financial needs of students. Basic Needs are the minimum necessary elements that people need in order to succeed in their goals; these include food, clothing, shelter, safety.
If you are experiencing challenges with food access, housing, or finances, Sacramento State wants to ensure you have resources available to you in your time of need.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Related Resources
- Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants
- Employment Resources
- Eviction Ordinance Information
- Food Resources
- OnwardCA
- Resource Sheet
- Sacramento City Council Eviction Ordinance NO. 2020
- Hope Center Student Resource Guides
- Emergency Broadband Benefit
SMUD Assistance
Learn how SMUD is supporting the community through the COVID-19 pandemic. We are not shutting off power, not charging late fees through May 30th, and we have adjusted our energy assistance rate, so more people can qualify. Please contact us for flexible payment arrangements. We are in this together. Learn more at smud.org/Coronavirus
Housing Insecurity
If you are a student looking for a new home or struggling with homelessness, the following resources can help you find a variety of housing opportunities:
Food Insecurity
If you are a student looking for additional support with food security or struggling to afford groceries, the following resources can help:
Support Resources
- ASI food pantry & pop-up pantry
- CalFresh Outreach Program
- Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services
- Rivercity Food Bank
- Epicure Extras
Educational Resources
Financial Insecurity
If you are a student looking for financial assistance or seeking employment while in school, the following resources can help you:
Employment Resources
Clothing Security
If you are a student looking for additional support with clothing security or struggling to afford interview attire, the following resources can help: