Basic Needs Resources and Updates

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Photo of student Maria Ortega picking up a can of soup
Maria Ortega picks up a can of soup and other nonperishable goods in the Cesar Chavez Student Center. Photo by Sreang Hok.

Food+Shelter+Success is committed to supporting student basic needs during the University’s COVID-19 precautions. In alignment with University recommendations, the following modifications to basic needs programming will be implemented starting March 10, 2020. If you need additional support, please email basicneeds@sfsu.edu or drop-in to the Dean-on-Call Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., in the Student Services Building (SSB) 403.

CalFresh Assistance
In-person CalFresh assistance is temporarily suspended. We will be assisting students virtually. Please email calfresh@sfsu.edu for CalFresh assistance- screening, application assistance, documents and questions.

Gator Groceries
The Associated Students food pantry: Monday services are currently uninterrupted. Gator Groceries (in Cesar Chavez Student Ceter) is scheduled to be open Wednesday – Thursday with modified hours. Email horacem@asi.sfsu.edu for any questions.

Associated Students Farmers Market
Associated Students Farmers Market is canceled for March.

Emergency Meal Cards
Will continue to be distributed through the Dean-on-Call program, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., in Student Services Building 403.

Cooking Classes
Cooking classes are canceled for March.

Wi-Fi and Laptop Access
The Library has 24-hour access to study space and wi-fi in the Research Commons, first floor. Students can also access desktops and laptop check-outs daily.

Zen Den
Zen Den is suspended until April 5.

Mashouf Wellness Center
The Mashouf Wellness Center will be closed beginning March 14. For more information on available showering/hygiene resources on campus, please email basicneeds@sfsu.edu

Basic Needs Care Kits/Laundry Kits
Will continue to be distributed at the Health Promotion and Wellness office Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Gator Crisis Housing
Check-ins have been temporarily paused for March.

Stay well,

Jewlee Gardner, MPH (she/her)
Assistant Director for Basic Needs Initiatives
Health Promotion and Wellness
San Francisco State University

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