Basic Needs

Mission Statement

Basic Needs mission is to empower students by connecting them with essential on-campus and community resources that address basic needs, including food, housing, transportation, clothing and other vital services. We are committed to reducing barriers, promoting equity and providing compassionate support so every student has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.

Our Vision

We aspire to create an environment in which every student receives equal distribution of needed resources to succeed academically, be well personally and to have a sustainable future. By using teamwork, advocacy, and partnerships, we strive to create an environment in which people’s basic needs do not pose a hindrance to their successful educational outcomes.

Services

Referrals to resources for emergency housing, transportation, hygiene, mental health and more
Food & Nutrition Center
Campus Care Lockers
Showers
Grab N’ Go fridges
Comet’s Closet
Diapers and wipes
Period products
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Faculty and Staff Incident Reports

Are you a faculty or staff member looking to refer a student to Basic Needs? Please submit an Incident Report.

Students

Are you a student looking for basic needs resources? Please submit the Basic Needs Intake Form.

Donations and Donors

How To Donate

Monetary

Monetary Donations are vital in assisting our Food & Nutrition Center to be able to provide continued food and basic needs assistance for students and staff.

Monetary check donations can be written directly to the Palomar College Foundation and sent to 1140 W. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069 or you can make a donation online and select the Maag Food and Nutrition Center. Thank you!

Food and/or Basic Need Resources

Food Item Donations are another critical piece in our services. Please, only factory-sealed and non-expired items.

We recommend the following donations:

Baby Food
Bread
Rice
Cereals
Fresh Produce
Basic Household cleaning supplies

For a guide to shelf-stable foods and expiration dates, please visit: USDA Shelf Stable Food Chart

Anita & Stan Maag Food & Nutrition Center History

Thank you, Bob Wilson!

We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful Mr. Bob Wilson who donated the funding to create the Anita & Stan Maag Food and Nutrition Center in honor of his late best friend Stan, and his wife Anita. Stan served in the army and married Anita before he left for the Korean war. Anita was part of the very first Palomar College graduating class in 1949. Now, three generations of her family have attended Palomar.