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
Service Hours:

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.
Student Affairs Technology Lending Program
The application process for the Student Affairs Technology Lending Program (SATLP) is closed for Winter Quarter, and will reopen for Spring Quarter 2023. After receipt of a completed application, a determination letter regarding the status of the application will be emailed within 5-7 business days to the UC San Diego email address on file. Please visit Return-to-Learn for an up-to-date summary of those services available through the Geisel Library Tech Lending Program. You may also contact Financial Aid to assess what funding resources may be available to you to potentially purchase computer equipment for more emergent needs. If you have additional questions, please email satechlending@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.