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About Basic Needs Resource Center (BNRC)
About the BNRC
We are here for you! College is hard enough without worrying about basics. Whether you need groceries, clothes, toiletries, parenting supplies, or a couch surfing kit, everything at the BNRC is free and just for Sac State students. No barriers. No judgment. Just confidential support when you need it.
Things to know:
- You can shop the pantry up to once a week.
- We’re open to all currently enrolled Sac State students (undergraduate, graduate, visiting scholars, and postdocs).
- Visits are appointment-based for a more private, personalized experience.
- We provide a confidential and welcoming environment for all students.
What We Offer:
- Food pantry access
- Clothing closet
- Toiletries and hygiene kits
- “Couch-surfing” kits
- Additional emergency resources
Additional Campus Services
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Find Us
Basic Needs Resource Center (BNRC)
The WELL,
Room 1031
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
By Appointment Only
Contact Us
Phone: (916) 278-1205
bnrc@csus.edu