UCM Basic Needs

Basic Needs refers to the food, Housing, and wellness security of our Bobcat community.

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With the Tax Season coming up, we can all use an extra hand filing our taxes. United Way of Merced County is offering FREE Tax Preparation for anyone that qualifies. Be sure to sign up and let your friends and family know!
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Effective immediately, if you live in one of the 29 counties listed in our slides, you can use your EBT card to temporarily buy hot, prepared foods at grocery and food stores that accept EBT through February 20, 2023! This is a temporary benefit due to the past storms.

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Thank you to the University Friends Circle members for their generous support in sponsoring the Snacks for Scholars event!

1,101 students received snacks to fuel their studies!

A special thank you to CEC for your partnership and help!

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Good luck on finals Bobcats! We believe in you! You have got this!

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Our University Friends Circle are back with Snacks for Scholars!

We hope to see you on Tuesday, Dec. 6 and/or Wednesday, Dec. 7! Remember this event starts at 1 PM both days and will continue while supplies last.

Best of luck in your studying bobcats! You got this!

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Visit https://t.co/Him31Pn3tt for alternative appointment times.
Email us at [email protected] if you need food support during the holidays or if you have any questions or concerns.

Happiest of holidays bobcats!

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The Bobcat Pantry and Basic Needs Center will be CLOSED November 23 - 25 in observation of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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Hi all! Today is the day 2 of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2022! Today, we are posting an infographic to share some related facts.

Thank you, and we look forward to connecting with everyone on social media and our events this week.

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Drop off your food donations between Monday, November 14th through November 17th at any of the listed drop-off locations. For any questions email [email protected]

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One Can, Two Can, Who Can? You Can!

In honor of Hunger and Homeless Awareness week, Basic Needs and the Community Engagement Center are hosting a can food drive for the benefit of Merced County Food Bank.

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Bobcat Pantry Reservation: https://t.co/4lXElRkKtr

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

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The Basic Need Center will be CLOSED on Veterans Day, November 11.

However, the Bobcat Pantry is still OPEN for in-person operation this week Monday-Thursday from 12pm-4pm! In order to receive your food allotment, make sure to reserve your pick-up time using the link below!

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Apps due November 22 through Handshake!

Multimedia Lead: https://t.co/HpGwyICKge
Nutrition Education Lead: https://t.co/9Kr0XRimSj

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We are hiring! Join our Basic Needs team this Fall! We are looking for two student lead positions!

Love making captivating social media content? Always wanted to gain experience in social media content creation? Then apply to our Multimedia Lead position!

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Have a passion for educating others on healthy and nutritious food choices? Love sharing out wellness practices? Then apply to our Nutrition Education Lead position!

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In addition to this, our team directly supports CalFresh Outreach efforts and a Professional Clothing Closet! Come meet the team to learn more! All services are Free!

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Hey bobcats! Interested in what services you can find at the Basic Needs Center? Our team serves as a resource hub and connects students to many basic need and wellness resources on and off campus!

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Hello Bobcats!

The Bobcat Pantry is open for in-person operation. In order to receive your food allotment, make sure to reserve your pick-up time using this link: https://t.co/aC4mGFEMZM

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Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

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The Bobcat Pantry and Basic Needs Center will be CLOSED on Labor Day, September 5th. Please use this link: https://t.co/iJY7xwMZD2 to select alternate service pick-up or appointment dates for next week. We are still open this week Monday-Thursday from 12pm-4pm!