Welcome to the
Basic Needs Department At Las Positas College!
At the Basic Needs Department, we believe that student success and retention start with basic needs. We seek to normalize access to nutritious food by distributing free groceries on campus. We also provide safe spaces to navigate campus and community resources through our resource navigation services.
Additionally, we offer tangible support to students impacted by homelessness and food insecurity through our Housing Justice Scholars and Food Justice Scholars programs.
What We Offer
Food Security
Housing Navigation
Resource Navigation Services
Public Benefits Application Assistance
Resource Navigation
Resource Navigation
Services Campus and Community
Resources
Food Resources
The
Mini Market Free
Farmers' Market CalFresh
Application Support
Our Mission
The Basic Needs Department at Las Positas College is committed to providing comprehensive basic needs services that support students' access to food, housing, childcare, transportation, clothing, healthcare, and educational expenses; empowering them to stay focused on their goals, achieve academic success, and thrive in all aspects of life.
Support the Basic Needs Program Fund
Your support helps the Las Positas College Basic Needs Department connect students
to essential resources such as food and housing support, student parent services,
and emergency help so they can stay enrolled and focused on their education.
Donations expand our capacity to respond quickly when students face unexpected barriers,
and strengthen the campus and community partnerships that make long-term stability
possible. Every gift helps reduce basic needs insecurity and ensures more students
can persist and complete their goals.
BND on Social Media
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Get the latest updates on:
- Free Farmers’ Market dates and locations
- Mini Market hours and campus food resources
- CalFresh application workshops and updates
- Student parent and housing resources
- Volunteer opportunities and campus partnerships
