Chico State Basic Needs Project
Our Office

Basic Needs Center Summer Hours
Student Services Center, Room 190
Hours
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
Phone: 530-898-4098

Pantry Summer Hours
Student Services Center, Room 196
Hours
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday
Phone: 530-898-4098

Mailing Address
Chico State Basic Needs Project
400 W. First St.
Chico, CA 95929-0107

Donate to the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry Fund(opens in new window)

Donate to the Chico State Cares Annual Fund(opens in new window)

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Butte County Benefits Application Assistance

Each semester, Chico State Basic Needs hosts Butte County Eligibility Specialists who can help students apply for Medi-Cal and other county benefits including Calworks, CalFresh, Cash Aid, and more!

Benefits Application Assistance

1st Wednesday of Each Month - academic year only

Fall 2026 Schedule 

Schedule an Appointment in Advance (Recommended) 

September 2, 20261 - 4 pmSSC 190
October 7, 20261 - 4 pmSSC 190
November 4, 20261 - 4 pmSSC 190
December 2, 20261 - 4 pmSSC 190
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