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UCR's Basic Needs Department! 🍂
Temporary Basic Needs Center: Interdisciplinary South 2117B
Main Pantry: HUB 346
Satellite Pantry: Temporarily Closed

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Highlanders! Our Basic Needs Center is getting some much needed TLC! While our space is under renovation, we'll be temporarily located at INTS 2117B.

Stop by to:
Ask questions
Grab free snacks
Receive CalFresh assistance (if eligible)
Access Meal Support

Please note: Meal Support will be limited while we are in this temporary space.

We'll announce when we are back in Costo Hall. In the meantime we hope to see you in INTS 2117B! 🐻 by @ucrbasicneeds

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23 days ago

*UPDATE: meal support updated to Wednesdays 9:30-11am* Hi Highlanders! Fall quarter is around the corner! 🍂 Here are our hours for our spaces & a few of our programs. Please visit our website for more information on our other amazing programs that will be available this upcoming academic year. Have a question? Send us a message. We look forward to seeing you all! 🐻 by @ucrbasicneeds

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Calling all Highlanders! UCR Basic Needs is hosting a giveaway filled with goodies from gift cards, Basic Needs merch, and fun essentials. We are picking 4 students to win, so you don’t want to miss out. ⭐️

Swipe to see how to enter and check out the prizes!🐻

Entries close 10/21 at 12 PM. Good luck, Highlanders! 💙💛 #basicneeds #ucr by @ucrbasicneeds

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Grad Students & Postdocs, get your stress relief on! Our Stress Relief Fair returns this summer with free food and so much more!

⏰Wednesday OCT 21st @ 3:00pm- 5:00pm
📍UCR Spieth Courtyard

This event is organized in collaboration with @thewellucr , @ucrbasicneeds , @ucr_caps!
*** Remember to bring your student ID to the event!***

Scan the QR code or use the link in bio to reserve your burrito!

#GradSuccess #UCR #GradLife taken in UC Riverside by @ucrbasicneeds

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Hey Highlanders! Curious if you qualify for CalFresh? Stop by to get pre-screened and find out! Our team will help you understand your eligibility and next steps.

If you qualify, you’ll be able to schedule an appointment to complete your application and even get your EBT card printed at our follow-up event on 10/29!

💚 Plus, enjoy a boba drink after you get Pre-screened (while supplies last)!

Come sip, learn, and take a step toward better access to food resources 🍽️

#ucrcalfresh #prescreen #calfresh #ucr by @ucrbasicneeds

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4 days ago

Need help navigating your financial options? We’ve got you!

Join UCR Basic Needs & Financial Wellness for our Grants & Emergency Loans Info Sessions! Learn about financial resources that may be available to help you manage unexpected expenses and stay on track this quarter.

Friday, October 16
HUB 269

Two sessions — same information:
Session 1: 12–1 PM
Session 2: 1–2 PM

Food will be available while supplies last! by @ucrbasicneeds

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8 days ago

Please join us for a drop-in style meet & greet with the GSA Basic Needs Graduate Student Liaison on Tuesday, October 13th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm in HUB 383. Stop by to enjoy FREE grab & go snacks (while supplies last) and to learn more about the Basic Needs Department. In addition, all graduate students who attend will be automatically entered into a drawing for a FREE $50 Grocery Outlet gift card! by @ucrbasicneeds

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Parenting students we have a resource for you! Stop by our temporary basic needs center to get a pack of diapers and wipes once a month. We look forward to supporting you and your future Highlander! 🐻 by @ucrbasicneeds

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Hey Highlanders! Join us for our first CalFresh Enrollment party of the year! CalFresh Interns will be able to help you apply for CalFresh, submit SAR7 and your recertification! You may receive up to $306 a month if approved. Food will be provided while supplies last! #calfresh #ucrcalfresh #ebt #ebtucr #HighlanderBasicNeeds by @ucrbasicneeds

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10 days ago

MEN’S BASKETBALL HOME OPENER HOSTS BASIC NEEDS NIGHT!

Join us as UCR Men’s Basketball faces off against La Verne while supporting Basic Needs and their mission to assist UCR students!

📅 November 7
⏰ 7 PM | Doors open at 6 PM
📍 SRC Arena

UCR students: Arrive early and donate an item from the list to receive an exclusive UCR shirt while supplies last!

Come out, support your Highlanders, and help support fellow students!

#GoHighlanders | #UCRHWS taken in UC Riverside by @ucrbasicneeds

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11 days ago

Hello Highlanders! Need help learning how to navigate adulthood? Join us for our Adulting 101 info sessions on 10/19 to learn everything from financial wellness, housing, and career guidance 🤝 Use the QR code to register for the sessions, complete the program for the opportunity to receive a $700 stipend 🤭 Cant wait to see you there! 🐻 #basicneeds #ucr by @ucrbasicneeds

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Hello Highlanders, we wanted to show you how to get to our center’s temporary location from the HUB. We will be open starting Oct. 5th 2026, in CHASS Interdisciplinary South (INTS) 2117B. We hope to see you soon! 🐻💙 by @ucrbasicneeds

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