Basic Needs Center

About Us

BASIC NEEDS CENTER

Mission: Our Mission is to ensure that every student has safe, secure housing, access to healthy food, and financial stability, that will help them succeed at College of the Redwoods and in life.

Statement

Our mission is to improve academic and social outcomes by increasing student retention, success, and completion rates among students attending College of the Redwoods who are housing and food insecure.

Basic Needs Center Donation List

Basic Needs Center Intake Form

Locations and Hours

FOOD PANTRY HOURS

Eureka Site: New Hours
Monday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

After Hours: Call (707) 476-4111 for a food bag

Del Norte Site
Tues/Wed: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Klamath-Trinity: By appointment only. Call (530) 625-4821.

Food Pantry call: 707-476-4153

After Hours Resources

If you are experiencing a crisis, or if someone you know is, please call 911, or call the 24-hour Crisis Line at 707-445-7715. The toll-free number is 888-849-5728.

You can also call County Outpatient Services at 707-268-2900 and let them know that you need services. Once you are assessed, you may be eligible for a wide variety of services, from counseling to assistance with housing.

If you are on a CR campus, you can also call Public Safety at 707-476-4111.

Core Values

Core Values of the Basic Needs Center

Dignity
Empowerment
Community
Respect for Diversity

Equity vs Equality

We are here to help even the playing field.

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Food Pantry/Clothing Closet

Mission Statement

The CR Basic Needs Center seeks to decrease stigma and empower students to achieve academic success through increasing access to services and resources in a caring community.

Description of Services

The Basic Needs Center provides application assistance and information on Cal Fresh and Medi-Cal, access to the Food Pantry, referrals to on and off campus programs in a welcoming community space.

Visit the Food Pantry

Visit the CalFresh Page

The Basic Needs Center has moved!

We are now in the Mendo Lounge, between Student Services and Housing.

Food pantry

Housing

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On Campus Housing

http://www.redwoods.edu/housing/

CR offers housing for up to 160 students in two buildings. Residency in the dorms includes a meal plan at the cafeteria, on site laundry facilities , and free admission to CR events.

Redwoods Room & Board Scholarship

The College of the Redwoods Residence Hall Scholarship program is designed to provide transitional housing for students experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Each scholarship award is for one semester.The awards are renewable for a maximum of two academic years as long as the student continues to meet the scholarship requirement criteria.
The intent is to provide each student with the support and life skills to transition to off-campus housing as soon as they are capable.

Find out more.

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Wellness

Definition of Wellness

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth.

"...a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
- The World Health Organization

Visit the Wellness Page

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Community

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Community Partners:

Arcata House Partnership
Cal Poly Humboldt University
Cal Poly Humboldt University OhSNAP! - http://hsuohsnap.org/
Cal Poly Humboldt College Corps
College of the Redwoods Shively Farm
College of the Redwoods Multi-cultural & Equity Center
College of the Redwoods Career Center
Department of Health and Human Services - CalFresh Program
Office of Education (Humboldt, Del Norte)

Facilities Available on Campus

	24-Hour Restroom Access The gender-neutral restroom located just outside of the Mendocino Lounge at the CR Residence Halls is now open 24-hours/day, 7days a week, including weekends and holidays, to ensure students have restroom access after business hours.
	Shower Access The women's and men's showers located in the locker rooms between the Physical Education Building and the Field House are available to all students Monday through Friday, from 7:00am to 7:00pm. If you need access on the weekends or holidays, please call Public Safety at (707) 476-4112. Towels are not provided but may be available at the Basic Needs Center in the Mendocino Lounge, between Student Services and Housing.
	Lockers The locker rooms in the Physical Education Building are available to be used by students. Students will need to provide their own locks. Students do not need to notify anyone once they have selected a locker or lockers, simply place your lock on the locker. You will need to remove the contents of the locker at the end of the semester so custodians can clean the insides of all of the lockers. Locks are available at the Basic Needs Center in the Mendocino Lounge, between Student Services and Housing.
	Laundry Laundry detergent and laundry vouchers are available at the Basic Needs Center in the Mendocino Lounge, between Student Services and Housing. Vouchers are limited to 1 per student per month..

Contact Us

General Questions	Phone : 476-4135	Email : Welcome-Center@redwoods.edu
Admissions	Phone: 476-4200	Email: admissions@redwoods.edu
Financial Aid	Phone: 476-4182	Email: finaid@redwoods.edu
Counseling	Phone: 476-4150	Email: counseling@redwoods.edu

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Contact Information

Basic Needs Center

707-476-4153

Mendocino Lounge, between Student Services and Housing

Hours
Mon - Fri 9:00am-4:00pm or by appointment at (707)476-4111.

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