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Basic Needs Center

American River College Basic Needs Center is dedicated to supporting and empowering students by providing essential resources and services to address their basic needs—food, housing, accessing resources, and wellness. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where every student can thrive academically and personally. Through collaboration with community partners and a commitment to advocacy, we aim to remove barriers to education, promote self-sufficiency, and foster a sense of belonging for all students on their journey to success.

The on-campus food pantry is completely free to all students.

On-Campus Food Pantry Guidelines:

Must be actively enrolled at American River College for the current academic semester
One student per household
Each student can visit once a week
Bring a reusable bag (if able)

The food pantry is meant to provide supplemental support to a student's weekly groceries.

To register, please sign in with your Los Rios email first.

Workshops and Life Skills Classes

These programs are brought to you by ARC and SCC that can improve all aspects of your life.

Money Matters Series

Money Matters is designed to help students develop a healthy financial lifestyle by learning and applying some of the key foundational concepts of financial literacy and well-being.

Money Matters Series

Nutritional Education Series

Learn how to maximize your grocery budget, make simple dishes on a budget, kitchen tips and tricks, plus receive free cookware and other kitchen tools.

Nutritional Education Series