Chico State Basic Needs Project
Our Location

Joe Picard, Basic Needs Administrator
Student Services Center, Room 196
530-898-4098
basicneeds@csuchico.edu

Virtual Hours
8 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Monday–Friday

Pantry Hours
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday-Friday

Mailing Address
Chico State Basic Needs Project
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929-0105

Give a Gift(opens in new window)

Application for Assistance

About

The application for assistance helps students apply for the following:

  • Student Basic Needs Emergency Grant (for unexpected or extenuating financial challenges)
  • Student Quality Meal Access (for food insecure students)
  • Student Short-term Emergency and Transitional Housing (for displaced and homeless students)

Covid Related Assistance
If you are experiencing food, housing and/or financial insecurity as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic please fill out the Application for Assistance below describing your situation.

Accessibility Help
If you need special accommodation to access the form on this page, please contact the Office of Accessible Technology and Services at 530-898-6532 or via email at oats@csuchico.edu.