Meal Support
We are excited to announce that Grocery Support is now Meal Support!
Our goal is to make a more direct impact and increase the number of unique students served.
In partnership with Everytable, Basic Needs provides Highlanders with two freshly pre-made meals per week, one per day at the Basic Needs Center (Costo Hall 110) to currently enrolled students experiencing food insecurity starting January 16th, 2024.
What is food insecurity?
Some examples include but are not limited to
- Skipping meals
- Not having enough funds for groceries
- Worried food will run out
- Don't know when your next meal will be or come from
*Please note that we are no longer providing Stater Bros or Target cards with this new program. Thank you for your patience! *
Eligibility
Must be currently enrolled.
Must be experiencing food insecurity.
Complete google form at each visit.
General Information
1 meal per day, 2 meals per week.
While supplies last.
Snacks will not be available during distribution hours.
Students in line will be given a 15-minute disclaimer prior to end of distribution hours.
Distribution
Location: Costo Hall 110
PLEASE NOTE: Meal Support will be CLOSED for the Summer
Meal Support will continue in the Fall Quarter September 2024
Official Date to be announced
Menu Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many meals can each student receive?
Each student can receive a max of 2 meals per week, 1 per day.
- How often will the menu change?
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Will dietary restrictions be accommodated?
We will have both vegetarian and vegan options available while supplies last.
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Are students able to get snacks and meal support?
Snacks will not be available during distribution hours. However, students are welcome to come before or after distribution hours to receive up to two free snacks while supplies last.
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How will we know if there are meals still available?
We will post on our instagram (@ucrbasicneeds) and on here if we are all out of meals for the week.