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Meet the BNC Family

We're a team of people who care deeply about your success and well-being. Whether you're here for snacks, support, or just someone to talk to, we're here for you. Come say hi, ask questions, or just hang out. We’re always happy to help and get to know you!

Miguel A. Cruz, B.A.

Miguel A. Cruz, B.A.
Coordinator
 
(805) 730-4007
macruz4@sbcc.edu

Alondra L. Gonzalez, B.A.

Alondra Lazaro Gonzalez, B.A.
Student Program Advisor
(805) 730-3066
alazarogonzalez@sbcc.edu

Aranzazu Magallanes

Aranzazu Magallanes
Social Creative Program Assistant
aherreramagallan@sbcc.edu

Lorena Ortiz

Lorena Ortiz
CalFresh Program Assistant
lmortiz3@pipeline.sbcc.edu

Randy Smith

Randy Smith
Food Pantry Program Assistant
rlsmirth@sbcc.edu

 

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Director of Student Equity and Engagement Programs

Roxane Byrne, Ph.D.
Director, Student Equity and Engagement Programs | Student Equity Programs
(805) 730-4199
rmbyrne@sbcc.edu

 

Make a Gift

The SBCC Basic Needs Center is partially funded by a Grant from the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) through California Climate Investments.
 
The SBCC Basic Needs Center is also funded by the CCCCO Hunger-Free Campus Initiative, the SBCC Foundation, and generous donations from campus and community members.

If you are interested in making a monetary donation to the SBCC Basic Needs Program please click here: https://www.sbccfoundation.org/give-where-most-needed/.

To ensure the gift is directed to the SBCC Basic Needs Center please select "Use my donation where it is needed most" from the drop-down menu and type "Basic Needs Center" into the "Other Gift Instructions" section.  If you have any questions about donating to the SBCC Basic Needs Center please contact the SBCC Foundation at (805) 730-4401 or email info@sbccfoundation.org.

 

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Visit Us at the BNC!

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Visit Us

Our Basic Needs Center is located in East Campus
ECC-14 by the Bookstore.

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Summer Center Hours

MON 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TUE 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WED 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
THUR 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
FRI 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Summer Pantry Hours

MON noon - 4 p.m.
TUE 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WED 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
THUR 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FRI 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Contact Us

Email: basicneeds@sbcc.edu
Phone: (805) 730-3067

*The Basic Needs Center is closed during holidays.