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Get Involved!

UCI Basic Needs Center offers many opportunities to become involved in our work!

From internships, volunteering, to collaborations, there are multiple ways you can help us serve our students.

Donations

Your donations will help us better carry out our mission to reach and help more students every day! The Basic Needs Center accepts both monetary and nonperishable food donations to help our students thrive! 

Two Basic Need Center volunteers smiling and showcasing fresh produce for a tabling event

Volunteer

Our center wouldn’t be where it is without our dedicated volunteers! 

Three students prepping produce for food event

Collaboration

We love to collaborate with on-and off-campus partners. Find out how to request a collaboration here.

Three Basic Needs Center volunteers smiling around FRESH merchandise at a tabling event

Field Study

We accept applications from students who need to complete their field study requirement for the School of Social Ecology. 

FRESH student employee restocking bananas at the pantry

Employment

We hire many students to help with our center’s operations!

Fresh Finances: Sprout Your Wealth

We offer our Fresh Finances Program to help you build your Financial Wellness!