Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center addresses the gaps and concerns students have with accessing nutritious food, stable housing, and financial, physical, and mental wellness resources. We are committed to transforming dialogues surrounding the basic needs of students so they can focus on their academic success contributing to holistic well-being.
Mission
We strive to increase equitable access to food, housing, and financial, physical, and mental wellness resources for all students by breaking down barriers and transforming the Napa Valley College community.
Basic Needs Center Services:
Enrolled Napa Valley College students can pick up 2-3 bags of assorted groceries every 30 days at the NVC Student Food Basket in the Basic Needs Center.
Please bring your student ID and/or proof of semester enrollment (ex: Canvas page) and submit your registration/appointment via PantrySoft. Click here to register.
NVC Food Basket:
Monthly Grocery Bag:
Students in need of personal materials and supplies may stop by the Basic Needs Center to pick up items as needed.
Items include:
- Hygiene products: soap, shampoo, deodorant, hair care, lotion, menstrual products, chapstick, nail files
- Dental hygiene products: floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste
- Childcare products: diapers, baby wipes, formula
- First aid kits and bandaids
- School supplies: binders, notebooks, pens, pencils, Scantrons
- Cleaning supplies: disinfectant wipes, laundry detergent, dish soap, sponges
- Gently used donated clothing items such as jackets, socks, and undershirts
We provide students with support in applying for CalFresh. Click the button below to learn more and access the NVC application link.
Want more resources? Use our Library Guide created by the NVC Librarians.
Basic Needs Center Syllabus Statement
We at NVC recognize the unique needs of all of our students and understand that not
having basic needs met can impact students’ health and wellbeing. The Basic Needs
Center strives to support all NVC students with equitable access to food, housing,
and financial, physical, and mental wellness resources.
Location: Room 1202 (below the Little Theater) & Phone Number: (707) 256-7347
Spring 2024 Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am-5pm | Thursday & Friday 9am-3pm
For our services, such as our monthly grocery program and express snacks, check out our Basic Needs Center website here: http://www.napavalley.edu/student-services-and-resources/office-of-student-life/basic-needs-center.html
To apply for CalFresh (federal food assistance program), the Basic Needs Center has CalFresh Outreach staff who are here to guide you through the application process. Apply using NVC’s link here: https://www.getcalfresh.org/?source=napavc
At the NVC Basic Needs Center, we are grateful for the support of our community members and campus partners.
Interested in supporting the NVC Basic Needs Center through a donation? Please access our Click & Pledge page for monetary donations below.
The Basic Needs Center also accepts donations on site to help stock our Food Basket and Basic Needs Cabinet. Donation items include:
- Canned goods and shelf-stable foods that are nutrient dense
- Unused/unopened hair care, skin care, period products, childcare products such as diapers and wipes, and oral hygiene items
- School supplies such as notebooks, pens, highlighters, and index cards
Please call (707) 256-7347 for questions about donations or stop by Room 1202 during normal business hours.
Contact Us
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Room 1202
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday:
9am-5pmThursday & Friday:
9am-3pm -
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Robin Darcangelo, Dean of Student Affairs, Student Life & Engagement
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Julie Hernandez, Student Affairs Specialist
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(707) 256-7621
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