Basic Needs

Welcome to UCSC!

For information on basic needs resources available to new and returning students, watch our introductory video.

Upcoming Events

Sep 29: New Student Resilience Series
Oct 1: Returning Student Resilience Series

Basic Needs News

September 23, 20202020 Fall Harvest Festival features weeklong series of online events for all ages
June 18, 2020UC Global Food Initiative fellowship opportunities available for students
May 1, 2020Slug Support provides a lifeline in the COVID-19 crisis

Food & Garden Guide

Click the cover of the latest edition of the UC Santa Cruz Food & Garden Guide to be directed to the digital version, which is available at your leisure!

Slug Support

Click on the links below for more information on the Slug Support Program:

Slug Support Program Overview
When to Reach Out
Slug Support & the Global Food Initiative

CASFS Farm

Click on the links below for more information on CASFS Farm to College efforts:

Measure 43
Farm to College
UC Global Food Initiative

Blum Center

Click on the links below for more information on the UCSC Blum Center, a key campus partner of the Basic Needs core team:

About the Blum Center
News and Events
Food Security Research