FRESH Basic Needs Hub Information

VISION: The University of California, Irvine FRESH Basic Needs Hub is a student-initiated effort that promotes equitable access to basic needs through student empowerment, community collaboration, and institutional integration. Our aim is to shift cultural consciousness towards understanding the fulfillment of basic needs, which include food and housing security – a guaranteed right for every person. We are committed to making UCI a basic needs-secure campus. MISSION: We understand that meeting the basic needs of our students greatly impacts their mental and physical health, academic performance, work productivity, and holistic success. FRESH offers emergency food and toiletries, connects students to critical on and off-campus resources, and provides educational opportunities for students to take personal responsibility for their wellness and the well-being of their communities. We are a home for all students, a collaborative space for innovative solutions, and an advocate for social justice and equity. FRESH Basic Needs Hub is a 1,800 sq foot food pantry and basic needs resource center on campus at the University of California, Irvine FRESH Offers: A full food and toiletry pantry, confidential consultations with our Basic Needs Coordinator, CalFresh application assistance, access to supplemental meal swipes, various life skills workshops and resources, a community kitchenette, inclusive restrooms and accessibility, and free 15-minute parking spots. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday from 10AM-5PM We are located at the end of Lot 5 in the Anteater Community Resource Center at the University of California, Irvine.