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Basic Needs Student Center Economic, Food, and Housing Justice

The Basic Needs Center team is committed to fostering belonging and justice on the UC Berkeley campus through a robust model that includes both short-term emergency relief and long-term support services addressing students’ basic needs. We define basic needs as an ecosystem that at the core includes food security, housing security, and financial stability. We recognize that basic needs must be approached in a holistic manner, and may include health/medical care, technology, and transportation needs in addition to our core ecosystem.

All enrolled students including undergraduate, graduate, international and undocumented students are eligible for Basic Needs Center resources and services.

The Welcome Center is our primary space for students and BNC-hosted events. The Welcome Center is open Monday through Friday from 1:00-4:30pm, and is located on the first floor of MLK Student Union (right next to the Cal Student Store). To learn about our upcoming events, workshops, and resources, please visit our Events & Programs Calendar. 

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