Basic Needs
The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) is committed to eliminating disparities in access to education.
SDCCD connects with students for resources and services that impact health, belonging, and overall well-being from a collective of on, and off-campus program collaborations and program partnerships in the greater San Diego area. Basic Needs refers to the food, housing, financial, and mental and physical wellness security of our students. We have created support programs and resources that can assist our students in meeting their basic needs and promoting their academic success.
Resources such as food, housing, childcare, mental health, financial assistance, and transportation have been established through a Basic Needs Center at each of the SDCCD colleges and College of Continuing Education to support students’ ability to concentrate and successfully complete their classes. SDCCD campuses maintain a list of local resources to provide information to students in need of shelter or a meal.
BASIC NEEDS CENTERS
San Diego City College
(619) 388-3684
Nydia Dominguez, Basic Needs Coordinator
CityBasicNeeds@sdccd.edu
Located at T-341 during open hours
San Diego Mesa College
(619) 388-5726
Johanna Aleman, Basic Needs Coordinator
jaleman@sdccd.edu
Located at K-106 during open hours
The Stand: Dr. Pamela T. Luster Resource Center
mesathestand@sdccd.edu
San Diego Miramar College
Cheryl Barnard, Dean of Student Affairs
cbarnard@sdccd.edu
San Diego College of Continuing Education
Jessica De Koekkoek, Basic Needs Coordinator
sdccebasicneeds@sdccd.edu
Eligibility
Must be a registered SDCCD student attending SDCCD classes. Some resources will only be provided at the student’s campus of record (which is the college that provides a student’s financial aid).
After Hours Resources
If you are experiencing a crisis, or someone you know is, please call 911, or call the county's 24-hour Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240.
If you are on an SDCCD campus, you can call SDCCD Dispatch at (619) 388-6405.
The 2-1-1 organization makes it easy to find food, housing, job training, after-school programs and much more. Contact 211CA.org for more information. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
cOMMUNITY rESOURCES
- California Earned Income Tax Credit
- Young Child Tax Credit
- First 5 California – California’s Parenting Website: https://www.first5california.com/
- San Diego County Community Food Bank – Get referrals for groceries or hot meals now: https://foodnow.net/
- CalFresh – Apply for an EBT card in 10 minutes: https://www.sandiegofoodbank.org/programs/calfresh
- Dial 2-1-1 for help with Health, Housing, and Human Services in your area: https://211sandiego.org/
Want to Help?
We graciously accept donations to keep the districtwide Food Pantry's shelves well stocked.