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Student Resources

Free Student Resource Guide!

Wondering where to grab a quick bite on campus? How about where to use your EBT card? Maybe you’re looking for a new trail to get your morning run in? Download a free copy of our Student Resource Guide for info on and off campus!

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Immediate Food Resources

If qualified, it may take up to 30 days to receive CalFresh benefits.
In the mean time, there are food resources available to you on and off campus.

Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry

The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry is open to all Chico State students, staff, and faculty. Drop by the Wildcat Food Pantry next time you’re on campus and follow the Pantry team on Instagram and Twitter.

Pantry Hours
10AM - 2PM
Monday - Friday

By Appointment
530.898.4098
basicneeds@csuchico.edu

Chico State Basic Needs

The Chico State Basic Needs Initiative seeks to ensure that all students have access to the resources needed to focus on education and success at Chico State.

Virtual Hours
8AM – 5PM
Monday – Friday

By Appointment
530.898.4098
basicneeds@csuchico.edu

Student Resource Guide

Wondering where to grab a quick bite on campus? How about where to use your EBT card? Maybe you’re looking for a new trail to get your morning run in? Download a free copy of our Student Resource Guide for info on and off campus!

Student putting food on the table in the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry

Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry

Pantry Hours
10AM - 2PM
Monday - Friday

By Appointment
530.898.4098
basicneeds@csuchico.edu

Other Food Resources

Not in Chico? No problem. Here are some resources to help you find food near you.

California Association of Food Banks

The California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) secures excess produce from California’s fields and delivers it to food banks throughout the state.

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FoodFinder

For Food Pantries throughout America. FoodFinder is a food pantry locator and 501(c)(3) nonprofit that shows you when and where to get free food assistance in your area.

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Stop by! Walk-Ins Are Welcome!

Basic Needs Center, SSC 190A

Monday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Tuesday 9:00AM - 1:00PM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Wednesday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Center for Healthy Communities

25 Main St #101, Chico, CA 95926
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