Welcome to the
Hub Basic Needs Center
We're here to help. Watch this video to learn more about the programs and resources we provide for food security, housing resources, and financial wellness for current UC San Diego students!
We got the Basics covered!
Basic Needs refers to the most essential resources required to thrive as a student, which includes access to nutritious food, stable housing, and financial wellness resources.
At The Hub Basic Needs Center (The Hub), we provide resource referrals for registered UC San Diego students from a collective of on campus program collaborations and off-campus program partnerships in the greater San Diego area.
If you are in need of emergency Basic Needs resources, start by filling out a Basic Needs Assistance Form:
Contact Us:
Location: Original Student Center Building A, Room E-100
9500 Gilman Dr #0802, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone: 858-246-2632
Email: basicneeds@ucsd.edu
Fall Quarter 2023 Hours :

The Hub Basic Needs Center

Triton Food Pantry - Week 0
Student Center A:
Monday: 12pm-3pm
Tuesday: 9am-4pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 12:30pm-4pm
Friday: Closed
Graduate Housing:
Monday: 12pm-3pm
Tuesday: 12pm-4pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: Closed

Personal Hygiene Pick-Ups
Did you know that The Hub Basic Needs Center offers hygiene products on an emergency basis? Fill out the Google Form and then schedule a pick up time using Calendly so we can prepare materials for you.
Assistance Forms
Basic Needs Assistance Form
If you are a UC San Diego student who is facing challenges with your access to adequate food, stable housing, or general financial resources, you're encouraged to complete this form. This form will be assessed to provide individual resource suggestions and options to meet with supportive staff for a Basic Needs Consultation.
CalFresh Assistance Form
If you have any questions about CalFresh eligibility or need assistance with your CalFresh application, please use this form.
Laptop Lending Program
Students with significant financial need are eligible for quarter-long laptop loans. The application is now available through the UC San Diego Service & Support portal. To navigate to the form, login with your student account and click Get Help, and then click the Laptop Lending Program link. Please send any questions to techlending@ucsd.edu.
Personal Hygiene Product Form
Do you need personal hygiene products? Fill out this Google Form to request items you may need, and to set up a pick-up time to retrieve your items from The Hub Basic Needs Center.
Other Assistance Forms
Check out our Other Assistance Forms page to connect with additional services and resources provided by our UC San Diego on-campus partners.