Basic Needs

 Swipe Out Hunger 

Swipe Out Hunger is the leading nonprofit addressing hunger among college students. They are partnered with over 550+ colleges and universities and work to design and implement a range of anti-hunger programs, including “The Swipe Drive” which allows students to donate leftover meal swipes at the end of each term to help support their peers who may be experiencing food insecurity.  

UCR Basic Needs re-launched this initiative Spring 2023 and look forward to supporting Highlanders in need!

Swipe Out Hunger Distribution 

The Sign up form will be available May 23rd, 2025 on a first come first serve basis to eligible students while supplies last. Actual Distribution will take place at the Basic Needs Center, Costo Hall 110 on May 29th and May 30th ONLY. Please read all information on the form. 

*Students must not have received a meal card during the first round of distribution*

Swipe Out Hunger Drive 

 During Week 10 of spring quarter, students are able to donate up to three of their meal swipes to the Basic Needs Department to be redistributed to students experiencing food insecurity.