Welcome to Food+Shelter+Success

Food+Shelter+Success, SF State's Basic Needs Initiative, supports students’ ability to reach their full potential at SF State by providing food, housing and financial crisis support programs, services, and referrals.

Food+Shelter+Success 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.

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Fueling your Success Workshop Series
📚 Are you a college student seeking to enhance your academic performance, well-being, and community engagement? Look no furt…
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Emergency Meal Card Applications Live
This community meal-sharing program helps elevate student food security by providing free meals at City Eats Dining Hall to…
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Emergency Meal Cards Updates for Fall 2023
Due to the high need and impact on our office, we are changing the process to be an online application (no more walk-ins) wh…
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CalFresh Student Exemptions Changes
During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), a change in federal law made more students temporarily eligible for CalFr…