Welcome to the Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center (BNC) is SF State's Basic Needs Initiative that supports students’ ability to reach their full potential at SF State by providing food, housing and financial crisis support programs, services, and referrals.
Basic Needs Center stands in solidarity with everyone fighting for equality. Equitable access to housing, food, medical care, and education are critical, undeniable, and foundational elements of racial and social justice.
Spring 2025 Temporary Support Services:
The Basic Needs Center (BNC) will be offering limited services this Spring due to staffing shortages and budget constraints. The following support services will be provided for the Spring semester. We will continue to update this list as any staffing changes are made.
Food Security:
- The Emergency Meal Card Program
- CalFresh Benefits Support
- Community and Campus Referrals: The BNC office will provide student with food security resources on the SFSU campus and in the area that a student currently resides.
Housing:
- Emergency grants to support one-time rental support
- Rapid Rehousing program
- Community and Campus Referrals: The BNC office will provide student with food security resources on the SFSU campus and in the area that a student currently resides.
Economic Support:
- Small one-time basic needs grants
- Hygiene/ Care Kits
- Financial Coaching
- Parenting Supplies
What does the Emergency Homeless Prevention Funds (HPF) Grant Provide?
HPF provides one-time financial support for a student’s Housing and Food Security needs. Common support includes:
- One-time Emergency Rental Support (Eviction Prevention)
- One-time Move-In Deposit or First Month's Rent
- One-time support with temporary access to funds to pay for food
*Please note HPF funding provides small, one-time awards. Grants would not exceed $1500 for those who are eligible.
Eligibility requirements:
- A student must be enrolled at SF State University in the current semester
- A student must be experiencing an unexpected financial crisis associated with housing and food security, that has the potential to derail their educational opportunities
- A student must have a current FAFSA on file and have available remaining need for the semester.
- A student must explore other forms of support or resolution prior to requesting HPF support, this includes accepting all FAFSA loans.
How do I request support from the HPF?
Please complete the Basic Needs Request for Support Form and provide the necessary information.
How long will it take to hear back after I submit my request?
HPF requests are reviewed in the order received. Please allow at least 4-5 business days for a response.
For all grant request outside of the scope of food and housing security, please see the Hope Crisis website for support.
Request Basic Needs Support
Fill out this form if you are experiencing a basic needs crisis
CalFresh Screener
Fill out this survey to see if you are CalFresh eligible
Wellness Screener
Fill this out to see what Basic Needs resources you might be eligible for
Outreach Request
Fill out this form if you want a team member to come to your event or class
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