Basic Needs

Basic Needs

Welcome to the FRESH Basic Needs Hub!


Welcome to the FRESH Basic Needs Hub!

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Need more support? Have questions?
Email us at: fresh@uci.edu or call/text us at: (949) 473-2806 (replaced our landline during remote learning).

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FRESH is located at the end of Lot 5

UPDATED Hours of Operation:

*Appointment Needed*

Upcoming Food Distribution
Wednesday 8/12: 10:30am-3:30pm
Appointment link is available here
August 2020 Food Distribution dates:
Wednesday 8/5
Wednesday 8/12
Wednesday 8/19
Wednesday 8/26

FRESH Offers:

A full food and toiletry pantry
Confidential Social Worker Consultations
Access to supplemental meal swipes
Various life skills workshops
Confidential appointments with our Director
A community kitchenette
Inclusive restrooms & ramp accessibility
Free 15-minute parking spots
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Upcoming Events

FRESH offers a wide variety of skill-building and resource-connecting programs and events throughout the year! Our social media platforms and newsletter offer the most up-to-date news on our calendar filled with insightful and engaging programs! Check out our "Get Skills" tab for upcoming and past events.

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"FRESH" off the Press!

The Los Angeles Times

- September 27, 2017

The New York Times

- March 27, 2018

The Los Angeles Times

 UC Irvine Student Government Declares ‘Campus Emergency,’ Commits $400,000 to Combat Food Insecurity
- June 7, 2019

Food & Wine

UC Irvine Opens Largest Food Pantry in the University of California System
- September 25, 2017

The New University

- September 25, 2017
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- October 4, 2017

The Orange County Register

- September 29, 2017

The LAist

- September 28, 2017
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