Basic Needs Resources
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Our mission is to provide trauma-informed, holistic, student-centered, services to Mt. San Antonio College students. In our commitment to the equitable advancement of economic opportunities and academic success of Mt. SAC students, we aim to minimize the financial burdens of our students facing housing, food, and other basic needs insecurities by raising awareness and providing access to on and off-campus support services.
About the Basic Needs Resource Program (π)
The Mt. SAC Mountie Fresh Basic Needs Resources is a comprehensive campus-wide effort that serves students experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, and other emergency/crisis situations.
The program goals are to provide students in need with:
- Food Resources
- Housing Referrals
- Case-Management Support
Housing Resources & Referrals
College success initiative - Jovenes
Campus housing liaison - Sycamores
Community Housing Resources
Mountie Fresh Food Pantry
The Mountie Fresh Food Pantry offers food items to supplement Mt. SAC students food budget. We offer our food pantry services every second and fourth week of the month.
CalFresh Outreach
Mt. SAC Student eligibility has expanded to include more majors, increasing access to CalFresh benefits. Our team guides students through the application process, assists with document submission, and supports with follow-up's.
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The Basic Needs Resources honors loved ones past through their Dia De Los Muertos Altar located in Basic Needs Resources, 9C.
Join Basic Needs Resources and The Basic Needs Committee as we host Hunger & Homelessness Awareness week beginning on November 13th!
We have lined up a series of events next week which aim to draw attention to issues related to hunger and homelessness.
Spread the word, come to our events & follow our social media platforms to stay in the know.
Contact us at least 5 days prior to an event if you are in need of accommodations at basicneeds@mtsac.edu
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The Mountie Fresh Food Pantry is excited to continue our commitment to providing supplemental food resources to enrolled Mt. SAC students.
To ensure to stay up-to-date regarding the Mountie Fresh Food Pantry, please ensure to subscribe to our newsletter.
If you are seeking longer-term food support, please visit our CalFresh website for eligibility Information or contact our CalFresh Outreach team for support via email at calfresh@mtsac.edu
Mountie Fresh Food Pantry Distribution
Stay Fresh With CalFresh!
Stay Fresh this Fall 2023 with CalFresh!
Our CalFresh Applications have open-enrollment year round! If you have ever lost benefits, your benefits were discontinued or you need assistance with navigating CalFresh eligibility, stop by our CalFresh office, located in 9C!
Our CalFresh Outreach Experts are specifically trained in assisting Mt. SAC students.
https://www.getcalfresh.org/?source=msac
Check out Mt. SAC student support services highlighted in our newsletter every other week to get connected to resources that can help you succeed!
Join the VRC for a week full of celebrating our Mt. SAC Veterans! We welcome and look forward to seeing all our Faculty, Staff and Students! To RSVP please visit us online at MtSAC.edu/veterans πΊπΈπ¦ β€οΈπ€π
Prime Stop
Mt. SAC's Prime Stop accepts EBT!
Stop by the bottom floor of Building 61 to load up on snacks, drinks, groceries, coffee and more to get you through those long days and exams!
Basic Needs Report Identifies Continued Lack of Food and Housing Security Among California Community College Students
The CEO Affordability, Food & Housing Access Taskforce and the RP Group released its 2023 report, Basic Needs Among California Community College Students, today. Findings include that two of every three California community college students face at least one basic needs insecurity, including lack of food and housing, according to the study
Contact Us
Email: basicneeds@mtsac.edu
Website: https://www.mtsac.edu/basic-needs/
Location: Mt. San Antonio College, 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA 91789, USA
Phone: 909.274.6170
Twitter: @MtBasic