Welcome!

At UCSB, we know getting connected to the right resources isn't always easy. To help out, the Calfresh Advocates and Basic Needs Peer Advisors are ready to assist you with all aspects of your basic needs, including (but not limited to) food, finances, and housing. Got a question? Just ask an Advocate!

Visit us at the Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center at the UCen.

We welcome all UCSB students, regardless of immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation. All UCSB students are welcome.

Sincerely, 
The Basic Needs Advocate Team

Food Security and Basic Needs Advising Center Hours  

Come meet with an advocate at our office.

SPRING QUARTER HOURS:
Monday: 9am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm

Virtual appointments are available!

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El Centro Basic Needs Center Hours  
We have a second office at El Centro, Room 115. 

SPRING QUARTER HOURS:
Monday: 12:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday: 12:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 12:30pm - 5pm
Thursday: 12:30pm - 5pm
Friday: 12:30pm - 5pm

Virtual appointments are available!

Contact Us

Please send us a chat in the lower right hand corner of this website and an advocate will assist you within minutes or leave us a message while we are offline - a calfresh advocate will email you back in 1-2 days.

Live Virtual Chat Hours:
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm

You are still able to send us a message through our virtual chat when we are not live. We will follow up with an email within 1-2 business days or you can call or email us (contact information below).


Phone: 1-805-893-2786

Email: thrive@ucsb.edu

Learn How to Make a Virtual Appointment on Shoreline

PLEASE ALLOW A FEW MINUTES FOR THE APPOINTMENT PAGE TO LOAD.

If you experience any issues when booking an appointment, please contact us at thrive@ucsb.edu for additional assistance.