The Basic Needs Resource Center

The Basic Needs Resource Center connects students who have applied to or are attending Shasta College and are experiencing emergencies with campus and community resources to support their educational success. Our mission is to help students navigate unexpected critical needs by providing access to food services, housing resources, transportation support, limited financial assistance, and resources for other basic needs. We strive to ensure that students not only receive help but also build sustainable support systems that last beyond their time at Shasta College. This resource is not intended to be ongoing financial assistance.

The Basic Needs Resource Center also coordinates the Food Pantry on the main campus as well as at all extended education sites.

Contact The Basic Needs Resource Center

Fill out The Basic Needs Interest Form to be connected with one of our knowledgeable specialists.

Submit Interest Form

Academic Support

Tutoring, counseling, support programs and learning tools to help students meet their academic goals.

Child Care

Local childcare resources and after school programs to support parenting students.

Financial

Navigation assistance with campus and community financial assistance programs, including emergency assistance for unexpected needs during the semester.

Food

Easy to access healthy supplemental food for students facing food insecurities, including food pantries, CalFresh and emergency food assistance.

Housing

Programs to support students facing housing insecurities and transitional and emergency housing programs to serve unhoused students.

Legal Aid

Legal Services of Northern California can help low income Californians with cases involving housing, government benefits, criminal record clearing, education, and naturalization petitions.

Mental and/or Physical Health

Campus and community resources to support healthy minds and bodies, including free services available to students at the Shasta College Health & Wellness Center.

Technology

Access to free or affordable textbooks, materials, laptops and wifi to support students’ academic goals.

Transportation

Free RABA passes for students as well as other public transportation assistance, including programs that assist with car repair and transportation needs.