Welcome to the
Basic Needs Center
You're not alone.
An estimated
2 out of 3 students
at LACC need basic needs resources.
Mission
Statement
We enable students to gain self-sufficiency and remove barriers to academic success by addressing their basic needs. At our centralized hub, we connect students to essential resources, services, and support both on and off campus.
LACC's City Cares Network administers its own branch of the Fresh Success program, which is designed to guide and support CalFresh participants through education and training on the path to economic self-sufficiency.
Resources
- Fresh Success Textbook Assistance
- EOPS Textbook Assistance
- LACC Foundation Textbook Scholarship
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The LACC MLK Jr. Library has a limited number of Instructor Reserve textbooks available for 2-hour, library use only check-out. Copiers and scanners are available. Check out the OneSearch catalog to see if the library has your textbook; if they do not have your textbook, please visit the Circulation desk in the library with a copy of your textbook to be placed on reserve.
- Tech2Go Computer Bundles at Participating Libraries
- LA County Hot Spot Locator
- Library Mobile Hot Spots
- LACC Library
- Student Union Computer Lab: with your ASG sticker, you can also feel free to use the computer lab on the 2nd floor of the Student Union Building. You will need to bring your student ID card and show the attendant your ASG sticker. If you do not have an ASG sticker yet, you can pay for your ASG fee and obtain an ASG sticker at the Business Office (2nd floor of the Student Services Building).
- 211 Family & Children Resources
- 211 Childcare Resources
- CalWorks Childcare
- WIC Program: Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
- Diaper & Hygiene Kit Program through LA County Library
- Additional info on Childcare, Financial Support, etc. on the Resources for Students with Children Webpage
Cubby's Closet Spring Hours
Mon: 8:00-12:00
Tues: CLOSED
Wed: 9:00-2:00
Thurs: 8:00-12:00
Fri: CLOSED
- Students with the ASG sticker can pick out one full outfit per month for free
- Location: Enter through the hallway door located to the left of the ASG Office, 2nd floor of the Student Union Building
- * You will need to bring your student ID card and show the attendant your ASG sticker. If you do not have an ASG sticker yet, you can pay for your ASG fee and obtain an ASG sticker at the Business Office (2nd floor of the Student Services Building).
Do you need assistance with any of the following?
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Food
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Textbooks
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Transportation
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Housing
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Other college/living expenses
* Students must be signed in to the LACCD student portal to access the forms.
* Please note that these requests must be processed and reviewed by our team, and there is no guarantee that your request will be granted.
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Office Hours & Location
DROP-IN
Tuesdays to Thursdays: 10:00AM - 3:00PM
ONLINE / VIRTUAL
Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Fridays: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed
STUDENT UNION BUILDING, #225
(2nd floor, next to the Office of Student Life)