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We are here to connect students without access to food, clothing, housing, technology, or other basic needs to college and community resources.

Resources at Your College

ARC Beaver Cares Basic Needs Center

ARC Beaver Cares Basic Needs Center

The Beaver Cares Basic Needs Center on campus offers a wide range of services including food assistance, housing resources, and more!

Beaver Cares Center

CRC Hawk Cares Program

CRC Hawk Cares Program

The Hawk CARES Program was addresses basic needs and provides resources to students at Cosumnes River College.

CRC Hawk Cares Program

FLC Basic Needs Resources

FLC Basic Needs Resources

FLC is here to connect students without access to food, clothing, housing, technology, or other basic needs to college and community resources.

FLC Basic Needs Resources

SCC CityHub

SCC CityHub

CityHub is a free tool students can use to search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

SCC CityHub

Financial Resources

FindHelp.Org

FindHelp.Org

FindHelp.Org is an online social care network that connects people with programs and social services in their communities. Search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

FindHelp.Org

Money Matters Series

Money Matters Series

Money Matters is designed to help students develop a healthy financial lifestyle by learning and applying some of the key foundational concepts of financial literacy and well-being.

Money Matters Series

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Grants

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Grants

Learn about the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to help higher education institutions address the immediate and urgent impacts on students and colleges.

HEERF Grants

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Mortgage and Housing Assistance

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Mortgage and Housing Assistance

Visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau website for information on mortgage and rent payment relief options.

Receive Mortgage and Housing Assistance

Apply for Student Emergency Funds

Apply for Student Emergency Funds

The Student Emergency Fund provides immediate financial assistance (usually mailed within 24 to 48 hours) to students involved in emergencies. These one-time grants of up to $1,000 have no repayment obligation.

Receive Student Emergency Funds

Food Resources

CalFresh

CalFresh

CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) is a nutrition program that helps students and their families buy healthy foods. Learn how to apply for CalFresh benefits.

CalFresh

Nutritional Education Series

Nutritional Education Series

Learn how to maximize your grocery budget, make simple dishes on a budget, kitchen tips and tricks, plus receive free cookware and other kitchen tools.

Nutritional Education Series

FindHelp.Org

FindHelp.Org

FindHelp.Org is an online social care network that connects people with programs and social services in their communities. Search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

FindHelp.Org

Health and Wellness Resources

Student Health and Wellness

Student Health and Wellness

The Los Rios colleges Student Health & Wellness Centers integrate physical and mental health care into one cohesive team and location allowing us to serve the "whole" student.

Student Health and Wellness

Mental Health and Wellness Services

Mental Health and Wellness Services

Learn about mental health and wellness services available to Los Rios students.

Mental Health and Wellness Services

BetterMynd: Online Therapy for Students

BetterMynd: Online Therapy for Students

BetterMynd is an online therapy platform that offers students access to free, confidential, and convenient teletherapy sessions from a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors.

BetterMynd: Online Therapy

FindHelp.Org

FindHelp.Org

FindHelp.Org is an online social care network that connects people with programs and social services in their communities. Search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.

FindHelp.Org

State of CA: Resources for Emotional Support and Well-Being

State of CA: Resources for Emotional Support and Well-Being

Find resources from the State of California to support emotional well-being, including suicide prevention, domestic violence support, and more.

Find Emotional and Well-Being Support in California

Community Clothing Resources

Union Gospel Mission Sacramento

  • Women's Clothing Closet
  • 400 Bannon St.
    Sacramento, CA 95811
  • Phone: (916) 447-3268

Abundant Life Fellowship

  • 706 Atlantic Street
    Roseville, California 95678
  • Phone: (916) 783-1989

Capitol City Adventist Community Services

  • 6701 Lemon Hill Avenue
    Sacramento, CA 95824
  • Phone: (916) 381-5353

Elk Grove Community Assistance Network

  • 8820 Elk Grove Blvd.
    Elk Grove, CA 95624
  • Phone: (916) 685-8453

Elk Grove Food Bank Services

  • 9820 Dino Drive
    Suite 140 Elk Grove, CA 95624
  • Phone: (916) 685-8453

Orangevale 7th Day Adventist

  • Food and Clothes Closet
  • 5810 Pecan Avenue
    Orangevale, CA 95662
  • Phone: (916) 967-0405