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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Fri, Oct 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Subject: Fall Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

🍬 Halloween is creeping closer... 🕸️ Spooky season is in full swing, and the countdown to Halloween has officially begun! This is the perfect time to carve out some fun, explore creative activities and join festive gatherings while studying for midterms! Whether you’re in it for the thrills, the treats, or just the cozy fall vibes, grab your costume and get ready to celebrate! 👻✨ Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive  📣 The Winter 2026 Schedule of Classes is live on GOLD! 🎉 Check your registration pass times under the “Registration” tab and start building your course cart today. 🛒 Remember, you can officially enroll once your pass time opens! 💬 Need help planning? Drop in to chat with your L&S advising team!  Halloween Safety Tips 🎃 As we fly into Halloween festivities, we wanted to share the efforts of our campus and community to keep us local and safe 🧙‍♀️💜 EOP Advising - Cultural Resource Centers ✏️ Get together with L&S advisors and other EOP students in a group setting and discuss a variety of general topics: enrichment opportunities, engagement strategies, resources, connections, and balancing student life, work, academics, etc. 😊 Here is our schedule for Thursdays at the different EOP Cultural Centers throughout fall quarter Week 2, October 8, El Centro, Arnulfo Casillas Week 3, October 15, African diasporic Cultural Resource Center (AdCRC) Week 4, October 22, American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center (AIICRC) Week 5, October 29,  El Centro, Arnulfo Casillas Week 6, November 5, Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian Resource Center (MENASARC) Week 7, November 12, Chicanx/Latinx Cultural Resource Center (CLCRC) Week 8 November 19,  El Centro, Arnulfo Casillas Week 9. November 26, Thanksgiving - No community Advising No need to make an appointment, just come drop in! 🍎 Pop Up Pantry and Resource Fair at our NEW LOCATION 🛒 Estero Park I Tuesday, October 28th I 2:00PM - 4:00PM Stop by for free produce and get connected with basic needs resources, including CalFresh enrollment services! This event will also feature UCSB Sustainable Refillables, who will be providing free toiletries to anyone that comes with a refillable container. 🫙 This event is open to everyone, including UCSB students and Isla Vista community members. Families are encouraged to attend! 🥑❤️ Hallowheels 👻 FREE Roller Skating, Silent Disco, Pizza, Pumpkin Painting, and more! 🎃🎶 Friday, October 24 | 9pm - 1am I UCSB Recreation Center Roll on out to the Recreation Center this Halloween and join UCSB Recreation, Health & Wellness, Life of the Party (LOTP), Woodstock's, The Point Market, and SB Independent for Hallowheels 2025! Enjoy roller skating, pumpkin painting, silent disco, photo booth, costume contests, free pizza and candy, a spooky movie, s'mores, cornhole, and more! 🧛🛼 Participants are encouraged to wear their most creative, silliest, and scariest costumes. Prizes will be awarded to costume contest winners throughout the evening! 🧟 All UCSB students are welcome to this FREE EVENT! Bring your student ID. This event is for UCSB Students ONLY! No minors. Roller skate rentals are free, but students can bring personal skates as well. 🎉 Pop Up Grant 💸 Planning to host an event between Oct 24th - Nov 1st? You may be eligible for up to $1,000 in grant funding! 💀👻 Supporting the community to make Halloween week safer and more inclusive in IV 🎃 HAPPY NATIONAL TRANSFER WEEK!!! 💙  The TSC is having events every. single. day. to celebrate your accomplishment of transferring to UCSB! 👏 Stop by, say hello, and destress this week with us Monarch Opportunity Scholarship Internships 🦋 HALAL AND KOSHER GROCERY PROGRAM COMMUNICATIONS INTERN or  BASIC NEEDS INTERN FOR SPECIAL STUDENT POPULATIONS The student will be awarded $1,500 for each quarter 🤩 Apply by: Friday, October 24th USS x Health & Wellness Mental Health Workshops 🧘 Take a break from the quarter and join these mindfulness and wellness sessions designed to help you unwind and recharge, no experience needed! ✨ 🪷 Meditation – Oct 22 | 5:30–6:30 PM Learn the benefits of meditation through group activities and guided mindfulness. 🌬️ Breath Work – Nov 5 | 5:30–6:30 PM Discover the power of breathwork and practice techniques to reduce stress and center yourself. 🧘 Light Yoga & Matcha – Nov 19 | 5:30–6:30 PM Stretch, sip matcha, and learn about yogic philosophy in a peaceful outdoor setting. SCAN QR CODE TO REGISTER: 🌟🌱 Mind Munch 🌱🌟 Join CAPS & Undocumented Student Services (USS) for Mind Munch — a weekly confidential mental health workshop and community lunch space. 💬 🕒 Tuesdays | 12:30 – 1:30 PM 📍 Location shared upon sign-up This is a supportive space for students navigating identity, belonging, family expectations, and access to resources, centering the experiences of students impacted by the immigration system. 💛 🌎💚 We Are Isla Vista: Community Care Project 💚🌎 From November 8th–16th, join the We Are Isla Vista: Community Care Project for a week full of volunteer opportunities right in the heart of IV! 🌻 Whether you’re gardening 🌱, compost sifting ♻️ with the IV Compost Collective, donating to the food drive 🥫, or picking up litter 🧤 to keep our streets clean — there’s something for everyone to get involved in! All volunteers are invited to an end-of-week celebration 🎉 and “thank you” lunch 🍽️ on November 16th. Let’s come together, give back, and make Isla Vista a cleaner, greener, and kinder place to live! ✨ 🕯️ Spiritual Care Club at the MCC 🌿 Take a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect ✨. The Spiritual Care Club is a recurring space where students can explore healing, intuition, and identity through spiritual and reflective practices. Come for community, personal growth, and mindful care in a welcoming and supportive environment. 💜 📅 Thursdays: Oct 16 & 23, Nov 13 & 20 🕛 12:00–1:30 PM 📍 MCC Lounge First session starts October 16 — all are welcome to join this intentional space for growth, joy, and connection! 🌸 Grow Your Own Groceries 🍅 Ready to start your own garden plot, but don't know where to begin? Join us for Starter Plots 101! Learn the basics of soil prep, plot layout, and companion planting, then get your hands dirty with some real planting. No experience needed! 🥕 October 26th I 3:00PM - 4:00PM I St. Michael's Community Garden ASPB Presents: DELIRIUM 2025 🎃🦇 Delirium 2025 is coming, and it’s going to be one unforgettable night of music, energy, and pure chaos. 🔥 Saturday, October 25 We’re turning up at the Thunderdome with the hottest name in the game: yg and Freddie Gibbs takes the stage to deliver an explosive headlining set you won’t want to miss. 💥 🎟️ Tickets are ON SALE NOW, just $5 This event is exclusively for UCSB students, so don’t forget to bring your UCSB Access Card for entry. 📍 Thunderdome, UCSB 📆 Saturday, October 25 🕗 8:00 PM Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Altar Presentation and Ofrenda 🌼 Join us for a short presentation at 4:00 PM and Ofrenda at a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altar created by UCSB students in celebration of the holiday. Everyone is welcome to attend and to bring a picture or an ofrenda (offering) for a loved one. ❤️ The altar is composed of shoebox altars created by students in workshops on October 14 and October 20 in the Library’s Makerspace, and will be on display until November 3 in the Library’s Ethnic and Gender Studies Collection space (2nd Floor, Ocean Side). Each shoebox altar represents an ofrenda created to honor loved ones who passed away and includes photographs, items or other reflections that represent the individual(s) being honored. 📷🕊️ Mindfulness as Beginners 🧠 Looking to start practicing mindfulness🪷? ✨ Mindfulness for Beginners is the perfect event for you! We invite all beginners to learn guided-meditations, mindful self compassion, and attention based practices. 🧘‍♀️🫶 📅 Offered on Fridays (Weeks 2-8) | 12:00-12:30 pm 📍 SRB Lawn, Ocean Side 🛍️ Isla Vista Mini Market Series 🌻 Join us for the Isla Vista Mini Market Series: a community event celebrating local food, creativity, and sustainability! Shop fresh produce, vintage finds, and handmade goods while supporting local farmers, artists, and student orgs. Don’t miss the Fix-It Fair, live music, and matcha bar! 📅 Fridays: Oct 17, Nov 7, Dec 5 🕚 11 AM – 3 PM 📍 Isla Vista Community Center Come for the vibes, stay for the community 💛 🍂 Fall Hours for the Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center As we transition into fall, the Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center is here to support students throughout the quarter! During Week 0, our UCEN location will be open Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM. Starting September 29, we’ll have expanded hours and locations: 📍 UCEN: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM 📍 SRB (Room 2287): Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM 📍 El Centro (Room 115): Monday–Wednesday, 12 PM–3:30 PM 🍎 Miramar Food Pantry Stop by for food support and grab free fresh produce, toiletries, and pantry supplies! Mon: 5–8 PM I Tue: 5–8 PM I Thu: 5–8 PM 💸 Financial Aid & Scholarships – Drop-In Hours Need help with your financial aid package, scholarships, or award questions? The Financial Aid & Scholarships Office is here to support you! Fall 2025 Hours: 📍 Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM AS Food Bank The UCEN pantry on the 2nd floor is open! 🍁 These are our hours for Fall Quarter, hours for finals week will be posted later in the quarter🧡  ASK A QUESTION Want more information? We've got you covered – just reply to this email! TALK TO AN ADVOCATE The Basic Needs Advocates are available to connect you to more resources on campus and in the local community. Get in touch online or in-person! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: The basicneeds.ucsb.edu site acts as a central hub for all things relating to basic needs at UCSB. It is regularly updated with information on critical resources, and you can use our virtual chat feature to get one-on-one advising with a peer advocate

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Fri, Oct 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Subject: Fall Basic Needs Newsletter
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👻 It’s officially Halloween! 🎃 The cobwebs are up, the pumpkins are carved, and the candy’s calling your name. Whether you’re planning a spooky night out, joining a themed event, or just soaking up the fall vibes, this week is all about having fun and connecting with your community. From frightful festivities to cozy moments of rest, there’s a little magic in the air everywhere you go. 🍂🕯️🕸️ So grab your favorite treat and join the celebration, it’s time to make this Halloween one to remember! 🧡🍬✨

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

CalFresh Update If you already have a CalFresh balance, you can continue using your EBT card through November! However, due to the federal government shutdown, no new benefits will be issued until further notice. The good news, as long as you have funds remaining on your card, you’re still able to purchase groceries as usual. 🥦🍎 Please note that we don’t yet know when the government will reopen. 📲 For the latest updates, scan the QR codes above to access official information from the Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services and the CA Department of Social Services. CalFresh Enrollment Parties 📝 CalFresh Enrollment Parties, Two Chances to Join! Need help applying for CalFresh or managing your benefits? 💡 Join us at one of our upcoming CalFresh Enrollment Parties hosted by Thrive: Basic Needs at UCSB! 📅 Monday, November 3rd | 🕞 3:30–4:45 PM 📍 Transfer Student Center, Kerr Hall 1120 In collaboration with the TSC, CalFresh advocates will walk you through the application process, share resource info, and help ensure you meet important deadlines. Calfresh Enrollment Party 2 📅 Wednesday, November 5th   🕠 5:30–7:00 PM 📍 Tropicana Del Norte Courtyard (6525 El Colegio Rd) Bring your laptop or iPad and get hands-on support from our CalFresh Advocates, plus connect with other students while you apply!  Free Blue Books With midterm season here, we want to remind you all where blue books are located and how to find FREE ones here on campus! ✍️ Where to find them: Veterans Resource Center El Centro AS Pardall Center EOP Resource SRB Front desk Rental Housing Fair  Interested in learning and exploring different housing options for 2026-2027? Check out our housing rental fair event where many property owners from Goleta, IV and Santa Barbara are there to help you out! November 7th I 1PM - 4PM I Storke Plaza CAMPUS DEPARTMENTS ON SITE: Basic Needs, Rapid Rehousing, University & Community Housing Services 🤝 Halloween Costume Donation Got any old ears, tutus, corsets, masks or more leftover from Halloweekend? 🧙‍♀️  Donate to AS Zero Waste as part of our new Halloween costume recycling initiative! Next year, we will be giving all your stuff back to the UCSB community for FREE to help Halloween stay sustainable and affordable. You can find our bins in the lobbies of San Miguel, Anacapa, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, or Santa Catalina North! Draft Climate Action Plan comment period and public forum On behalf of the Chancellor’s Sustainability Committee, we are pleased to share our draft Climate Action Plan (CAP).  The 2025 CAP assesses and analyzes UCSB’s current, historical, and projected emissions and evaluates the campus’s progress toward meeting the UC Climate Policy.  Planned and conceptual climate change mitigation strategies are outlined in the plan, providing a potential pathway towards achieving a 90% reduction in total emissions by calendar year 2045 from a 2019 baseline.  The plan also addresses climate resilience and how we can prepare our campus community for future climate conditions.  There is also a new commuting section, and we need your feedback on how to make commuting more affordable while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Join us on November 5 for a draft CAP public forum This 1-hour session will be held via Zoom on November 5, beginning at 3:00 pm PDT Zoom link - https://ucsb.zoom.us/j/83272808237 We welcome your review and feedback.  The final version of the plan will be submitted to UC’s Office of the President (UCOP) at the end of fiscal year 2025/26. Please submit your comments by Friday, December 5, 2025, by email to jewel...@ucsb.edu.  This will give us adequate time to review feedback with the Chancellor’s Sustainability Committee, incorporate where feasible, before submitting the final version of the plan to the UCOP. Weekly Real Talk Join us for Real Talk, a weekly social event with EOP and ONDAS! Stop by the ONDAS Student Center on Tuesday mornings to build community, chat, and learn about campus resources with other students interested in the first-gen experience & Peer Mentors.  Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and donuts will be provided! 🍩☕ Community Care Project Get ready for a week of community, care, and connection in Isla Vista! From November 8th–16th, the Community Care Project is hosting a series of fun and engaging volunteer events focused on sustainability, wellness, and neighborhood pride.  All events are accepting shelf-stable food donations to support local needs. 💚

Halloween Safety Tips 🎃 As we fly into Halloween festivities, we wanted to share the efforts of our campus and community to keep us local and safe 🧙‍♀️💜 EOP Advising - Cultural Resource Centers ✏️ Get together with L&S advisors and other EOP students in a group setting and discuss a variety of general topics: enrichment opportunities, engagement strategies, resources, connections, and balancing student life, work, academics, etc. 😊 Here is our schedule for Thursdays at the different EOP Cultural Centers throughout fall quarter Week 2, October 8, El Centro, Arnulfo Casillas Week 3, October 15, African diasporic Cultural Resource Center (AdCRC) Week 4, October 22, American Indian and Indigenous Cultural Resource Center (AIICRC) Week 5, October 29,  El Centro, Arnulfo Casillas Week 6, November 5, Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian Resource Center (MENASARC) Week 7, November 12, Chicanx/Latinx Cultural Resource Center (CLCRC) Week 8 November 19,  El Centro, Arnulfo Casillas Week 9. November 26, Thanksgiving - No community Advising No need to make an appointment, just come drop in!

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Subject: Fall Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

🍂 Welcome to November! We’re midway through the quarter which is a great time to pause, check in with yourself, and make sure your basic needs are being met. As classes, projects, and exams start to pile up, remember that support is always available. 🫶 As we move into a month centered on gratitude, take a moment to notice what’s sustaining you, whether it’s community, creativity, or connection. Let this season remind you that support and care are all around. 💛

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

AS Food Bank Donations 🥫 🥫 In-Kind Donations to the A.S. Food Bank Looking to make a direct impact? The A.S. Food Bank accepts non-perishable food and essential items like canned protein, pasta sauce, snacks, toiletries, diapers, and more! All items must be unopened, labeled, and non-expired. Drop off donations during operating hours or at campus bins — and if you’re planning a large donation, email ucsbasf...@as.ucsb.edu to coordinate. Every item helps support fellow students facing food insecurity. 💛 💚 Make a Monetary Donation to the A.S. Food Bank Prefer to give digitally? You can support the A.S. Food Bank by making a monetary donation online through the A.S. Marketplace or by mailing a check to UCEN Room 2537. Your contribution helps provide free, fresh, and nutritious food to UCSB students year-round. Every dollar makes a difference in the fight against food insecurity! 🌿 You can also make a difference by donating to the UCSB Basic Needs Fund! Your contribution helps provide emergency food, housing, and essential resources to students. Civic Leadership Initiative Calling all aspiring community leaders! Applications are NOW OPEN ⭐️ This course is one of three pathways to leadership in CLI. By completing this course and volunteering through our Community Ambassador Program (CAP), you will have the opportunity to pursue an independent leadership project funded by the government. ✨💡 Everyone is welcome to apply for this course, being a student is NOT a requirement. Be sure to apply by December 31st for consideration. AS Zero Waste Volunteering EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS! Friday at the IVCC from 11-3pm for our Fix-It-Fair Event!  Come help us by repairing bikes, clothing, jewelry, surfboards, guitars, appliances, and more. 🔨 You DO NOT need to be an expert by any means. Any levels welcome :) 💚 Use the form below to sign up 🔽 Wind Down Weekly Having trouble sleeping😴? Learn how to prioritize sleep and optimize your daily living at Wind Down Weekly! Make sleep kits, learn about sleep science, practice stretching, and more activities to help regulate your sleep routine🛌 📆Mondays (weeks 6-8) ⏰ 7:00-8:00pm 📍 Health & Wellness/Women’s Center Lounge ☕️ Free tea and snacks! STI Screen-A-Thons EVPLA reminds you to prioritize your health! We’re excited to host our final two STI Screen-A-Thons for the Fall quarter in partnership with Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics. Mark your calendars and join us: 📍 Location: Pardall Center (6550 Pardall Rd) 📅 Dates: Thursday, November 6th and December 4th ⏰ Time: Drop in anytime between 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM,  No appointment needed! CalFresh Update

If you already have a CalFresh balance, you can continue using your EBT card through November! However, due to the federal government shutdown, no new benefits will be issued until further notice. The good news, as long as you have funds remaining on your card, you’re still able to purchase groceries as usual. 🥦🍎 Please note that we don’t yet know when the government will reopen. 📲 For the latest updates, scan the QR codes

Even during the government shutdown, CalFresh applications, SAR 7s, and recertifications are still being processed. County workers are continuing their work to ensure students receive the support they need. Don’t wait, apply or renew your benefits today! 🥦

Rental Housing Fair  Interested in learning and exploring different housing options for 2026-2027? Check out our housing rental fair event where many property owners from Goleta, IV and Santa Barbara are there to help you out! November 7th I 1PM - 4PM I Storke Plaza CAMPUS DEPARTMENTS ON SITE: Basic Needs, Rapid Rehousing, University & Community Housing Services 🤝 Halloween Costume Donation Got any old ears, tutus, corsets, masks or more leftover from Halloweekend? 🧙‍♀️  Donate to AS Zero Waste as part of our new Halloween costume recycling initiative! Next year, we will be giving all your stuff back to the UCSB community for FREE to help Halloween stay sustainable and affordable. You can find our bins in the lobbies of San Miguel, Anacapa, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, or Santa Catalina North!

Weekly Real Talk Join us for Real Talk, a weekly social event with EOP and ONDAS! Stop by the ONDAS Student Center on Tuesday mornings to build community, chat, and learn about campus resources with other students interested in the first-gen experience & Peer Mentors.  Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and donuts will be provided! 🍩☕ Community Care Project Get ready for a week of community, care, and connection in Isla Vista! From November 8th–16th, the Community Care Project is hosting a series of fun and engaging volunteer events focused on sustainability, wellness, and neighborhood pride.  All events are accepting shelf-stable food donations to support local needs. 💚

EOP Advising - Cultural Resource Centers ✏️

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Subject: Fall Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

Recharge, and Reflect 🌟💛 With crunching leaves, cozy weather, and finals approaching, now is the the perfect time to slow down, recharge, and make sure your basic needs are taken care of. 🫶 Need a little extra support? Visit the Basic Needs Advising Center Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) to chat about emergency grants, loans, food resources, and more! We’re here to help you finish strong and feel supported every step of the way! 🌻

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

✨ Find Your Community at the ONDAS Student Center! The ONDAS Student Center is your campus home to study, enjoy free coffee or tea and snacks, and connect with fellow first-gen students. They offer holistic support through mentorship, community, and faculty connections to help students thrive academically and personally. While the programs focus on first-gen students, everyone is welcome to join and make the space their own! 📍 Kerr Hall 1120 | ⏰ Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM  Hunger and Houselessness Awareness Week November 17th - 21st 💛 📅 Event Highlights: Mon, Nov 17: Finding the Keys to Housing Security 🗝️ | 3–4 PM | MCC Lounge Tues, Nov 18: Meet the Navigators 💻 | 4–5 PM | Zoom Wed, Nov 19: Basic Needs Resource Fair 🌿 | 1–3 PM | SRB Bike Path Lawn Thurs, Nov 20: Preventing Housing FOMO 🏡 | 3–4 PM | Santa Cruz Residence Hall Fri, Nov 21: Learn, Grow, Thrive: Financial Wellness Guide 💰 | Self-guided modules Pop-Up Pantry and Resource Fair Pop-Up Pantry and Resource Fair at our new location: Estero Park on Tuesday, October 28th from 2–4 PM! 🌿 Stop by for free fresh produce, CalFresh enrollment help, and connections to a variety of basic needs resources. Plus, UCSB Sustainable Refillables will be giving away free toiletries, just bring a refillable container! 🧴💧 This event is open to everyone. Come by, stock up, and connect with your community! 💛 EBT Update November CalFresh benefits are being released for Nov 1–10 following delays from the federal government shutdown. If you haven’t seen your benefits yet, check your EBT card soon.  Continue submitting any SAR 7s or recertifications on time. Counties are still processing applications, so if you haven’t applied yet, now’s the time! We’ll continue to share updates on the government shutdown and benefit disbursement as new information becomes available. Donate Your Meal Swipes! Support fellow students by donating up to three meal swipes per week. These are converted into meal vouchers distributed by the A.S. Food Bank. 🕒 Donations open Monday at 7 a.m. and close Thursday at noon each week. No changes can be made after you submit request. Every swipe makes a difference, help fight food insecurity on campus! 2nd Annual Friendsgiving  You’re invited to join us for a day of food, fellowship, and gratitude at our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving! 📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 🕚 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Campus 880 ✨ Join us in person for a time of gratitude reflection and community or pull up for delicious meal to go! 🧡 International Food Donation Drive Celebrate International Education Week (Nov 17–21)  by sharing a taste of home! 🍜 Donate non-perishable foods from around the world. Share a taste of home. 🍛 📍 Donation Bin: OISS, Student Resource Building Room 3135 🥫 All donations go to the A.S. Food Bank to help students in need.

UCSB’s Housing Navigators  Here to help with any questions about housing insecurity, applying for housing, or finding a place to live on or off campus. 👀 🚪 Whether you need immediate assistance or just want to explore your options, our team provides one-on-one guidance and connects you with campus and community resources.  Check out their website and drop in hours if interested, or book an appointment online. 🏠

ASK A QUESTION Want more information? We've got you covered – just reply to this email! TALK TO AN ADVOCATE The Basic Needs Advocates are available to connect you to more resources on campus and in the local community. Get in touch online or in-person! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: The basicneeds.ucsb.edu site acts as a central hub for all things relating to basic needs at UCSB. It is regularly updated with information on critical resources, and you can use our virtual chat feature to get one-on-one advising with a peer advocate

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Nov 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Subject: Fall Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

🦃 Thanksgiving Week Is Almost Here! As we head into the holiday week, it’s the perfect moment to slow down, breathe, and check in with yourself before finals. Whether you’re staying in Isla Vista, heading home, or celebrating in your own way, we hope you find moments of rest, comfort, and connection. 💛 This week’s newsletter features everything from Thanksgiving events to updated drop-in hours, so you can stay informed, supported, and have fun. 🫶 Wishing you warmth, safety, and ease as we move into Thanksgiving week. 🥧

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

🥬 Latest CalFresh Updates - FAQs Can the President or USDA take back November benefits? No. All November benefits were issued in full and cannot be taken back due to the shutdown. Only normal program rules apply in cases of overpayment. What if someone didn’t receive their benefits? Encourage them to contact their county directly for help with their case. If I applied in November, when will I get benefits? Newly approved clients will receive their benefits within a few days of approval. Are December benefits affected? No. December benefits are expected to be issued on time and in full. Is CalFresh ending? No. CalFresh is fully active! Clients are encouraged to apply, recertify, and use their benefits as usual. Textbook Subscription Interest Form Interested in any FREE textbook subscriptions for your classes? 📖 Some featured platforms:  Aleks, Wiley, McGraw 😄 Fill out the survey so the AS Book Bank knows students want a program to be provided with these resources!  Snackpak Program Snackpak program deadline is extended until November 20 at 11:59 PM.  The program is first-come-first-served so apply ASAP. The Grocery Voucher Program is available for UCSB undocumented students who are not eligible for CalFresh. Can receive 2 grocery vouchers ($100 in total) for Fall. We will not accept multiple applications per quarter per student. Continuing Student Housing Process Planning to stay in UCSB Campus Housing next year?  The Continuing Student Housing Process  Opens: January 20 at 10 a.m. and  Closes:  January 26 at 11:59 p.m.  Contracts will be offered at the end of January, so be sure to submit your application on time! Housing 101 Get all the details you need about 2026–27 University & Community Housing at the upcoming Housing 101 session!  Perfect for first or second-year students planning ahead for next year, but everyone is welcome 🏠 Monday, November 24 5:00 PM I Zoom You’re welcome to bring a parent or family member to join you on the Zoom call.  Can’t make it? No worries, the session will be recorded and posted on the UCSB Housing website afterward. AS Senate Leadership Recruiting  Interested in getting involved with student government and building your leadership experience?  The Office of Senate Leadership is now accepting applications for several positions, including Chief of Staff, Project Director, Senior Advisor, and Outreach & Media Coordinator. 💼 These roles are a great opportunity to develop professional skills, support campus initiatives, and work directly with Senate leadership. 🤝 ⭐️ Apply by the end of this week for an interview next week! Interviews are ending after finals week. Blood Drive American Red Cross blood drive supported by American Red Cross club  Nov. 25th I 10:00 am - 4:00 pm I UCEN Flying Room A Register for an appointment!

Donate Your Meal Swipes! Support fellow students by donating up to three meal swipes per week. These are converted into meal vouchers distributed by the A.S. Food Bank. 🕒 Donations open Monday at 7 a.m. and close Thursday at noon each week. No changes can be made after you submit request. Every swipe makes a difference, help fight food insecurity on campus! 2nd Annual Friendsgiving  You’re invited to join us for a day of food, fellowship, and gratitude at our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving! 📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 🕚 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Campus 880 ✨ Join us in person for a time of gratitude reflection and community or pull up for delicious meal to go! 🧡

Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center - THANKSGIVING UPDATED HOURS (11/24-11/28) Monday: 9am-5pm (UCEN & SRB), 12pm-3:30pm (El Centro) Tuesday: 9am-5pm (UCEN & SRB),  12pm-3:30pm (El Centro) Wednesday: closed Thursday: closed Friday: closed 📍 UCEN:  📍 SRB (Room 2287) 📍 El Centro (Room 115) 🍎 Miramar Food Pantry - UPDATED THANKSGIVING HOURS (11/24-11/28) Monday: 5-8pm Tuesday: 5-8pm Wednesday: closed Thursday: closed Friday: closed AS Food Bank - THANKSGIVING UPDATED HOURS (11/24-11/28) Monday: 10am-5pm Tuesday: 10am-2:30pm Wednesday: closed Thursday: closed Friday: closed UCSB’s Housing Navigators - THANKSGIVING UPDATED HOURS (11/24-11/28) Drop-in hours at both locations will be cancelled for the week of Thanksgiving. However, Irasema will be available on Shoreline on Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM for virtual support.

ASK A QUESTION Want more information? We've got you covered – just reply to this email! TALK TO AN ADVOCATE The Basic Needs Advocates are available to connect you to more resources on campus and in the local community. Get in touch online or in-person! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: The basicneeds.ucsb.edu site acts as a central hub for all things relating to basic needs at UCSB. It is regularly updated with information on critical resources, and you can use our virtual chat feature to get one-on-one advising with a peer advocate

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Tue, Nov 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Subject: Fall Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you’re traveling, staying local, or celebrating in your own way, we hope this break brings you rest, warmth, and moments of joy. 🍂💛 As you recharge for the final stretch of the quarter, remember that support is always here for you. Our newsletter this week highlights campus events, helpful resources, and updated drop-in hours so you know exactly where to turn if you need anything. Wishing you a safe, cozy, and gratitude-filled holiday! 🌻

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

Blood Drive American Red Cross blood drive supported by American Red Cross club  Nov. 25th I 10:00 am - 4:00 pm I UCEN Flying Room A Register for an appointment!

2nd Annual Friendsgiving

You’re invited to join us for a day of food, fellowship, and gratitude at our 2nd Annual Friendsgiving! 📅 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 🕚 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Campus 880 ✨ Join us in person for a time of gratitude reflection and community or pull up for delicious meal to go! 🧡

Weekend Transportation Options 🚆 Train: You can take the Amtrak from the Goleta or Downtown SB stations, with routes running north and south along the coast for easy weekend travel. 🚌 Coastal & Clean Air Express: Board at the UCSB Bus Loop to ride the Clean Air Express or the Coastal Express, with fares starting at $6–and UCSB students ride the Coastal Express for free. 🚌 FlixBus: Book a FlixBus trip online and catch the bus from the UCSB Bus Loop or Downtown SB, with prices like Santa Barbara to LA starting around $32.

MHP Closed The Mental Health Peers (MHP) program will be closed from 11/24–11/28 for Thanksgiving break. If you need support during this time, the following resources are available: CAPS After-Hours 24/7 Support: 805-893-4411 Emergency/Police/Paramedics: 911 (or 9-911 from campus phones) Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Student Health Social Work Services: 805-893-3087 Distressed Student Response: 805-893-3030  Restock Your Pantry Pop-Up Stop by the Pantry Pop-Up!  Tuesday, December 2nd from 11 AM–1 PM  In the front lawn of Lot 22 to stock up before finals! All UCSB students are welcome to grab FREE produce, pantry staples, and snacks to keep you fueled through the end of the quarter. 🍎🍌 Free Sandwiches MCC! Feeling food insecure or just need a quick bite before finals? The UCSB Multicultural Center is offering free sandwiches for students in need. Swing by, grab a sandwich, and recharge before the end-of-quarter rush! 💛 📅 Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 🕐 1 PM – 5 PM 📍 Pick up at the MCC Front Office 🥪 Sandwich Options: Tuna Melts, Nutella & Apples, Turkey & Lettuce Rainbow Recharge RCSGD! Take a break and refresh your mind at Rainbow Recharge, happening every Tuesday from 3–5 PM this fall quarter at the RCSGD Lounge. Enjoy tasty snacks, learn relaxation techniques, and unwind in a cozy, calming study space. You can also drop in to connect with the RCSGD Assistant Director of Student Support & Advocacy for guidance or support. Open to all students! 💖 UC SHIP Waiver Reminders Thinking about waiving UC SHIP? Here are the key things to know: You can’t use both Medi-Cal and UC SHIP at the same time—using Medi-Cal will end your UC SHIP enrollment. You may waive UC SHIP with private insurance, Medi-Cal in an eligible county, or international health insurance that meets UC requirements. The waiver period is Nov 3 – Dec 17, 2025 with no fee. A $50 late fee applies for waivers submitted Dec 18, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026. No waivers will be accepted after Jan 2, 2026 for Winter Quarter.

🌟 New Career Development Mentorship Program: Peer Mentors Wanted! Dr. Victor Rios and team are launching a new Career Development Mentorship Program this winter to support first-generation and historically underrepresented students. The program will offer peer mentorship, professional development opportunities, and pathways to leadership and post-graduation success. We are currently hiring four peer mentors to begin in Winter Quarter. 💼 10 hours/week I $20/hour 💰 📣 An information session will be held on Thursday, December 4th — time and location will be shared soon.

🥬 Latest CalFresh Updates - FAQs Can the President or USDA take back November benefits? No. All November benefits were issued in full and cannot be taken back due to the shutdown. Only normal program rules apply in cases of overpayment. What if someone didn’t receive their benefits? Encourage them to contact their county directly for help with their case. If I applied in November, when will I get benefits? Newly approved clients will receive their benefits within a few days of approval. Are December benefits affected? No. December benefits are expected to be issued on time and in full. Is CalFresh ending? No. CalFresh is fully active! Clients are encouraged to apply, recertify, and use their benefits as usual. Textbook Subscription Interest Form Interested in any FREE textbook subscriptions for your classes? 📖 Some featured platforms:  Aleks, Wiley, McGraw 😄 Fill out the survey so the AS Book Bank knows students want a program to be provided with these resources!

Continuing Student Housing Process Planning to stay in UCSB Campus Housing next year?  The Continuing Student Housing Process  Opens: January 20 at 10 a.m. and  Closes:  January 26 at 11:59 p.m.  Contracts will be offered at the end of January, so be sure to submit your application on time!

Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center - THANKSGIVING UPDATED HOURS (11/24-11/28) Monday: 9am-5pm (UCEN & SRB), 12pm-3:30pm (El Centro) Tuesday: 9am-5pm (UCEN & SRB),  12pm-3:30pm (El Centro) Wednesday: closed Thursday: closed Friday: closed 📍 UCEN:  📍 SRB (Room 2287) 📍 El Centro (Room 115)

🍁 Week 9 SRB Thanksgiving Hours The SRB will have adjusted hours for Thanksgiving week: Mon–Tues (Nov 24–25): 7:30 AM – 11:50 PM Wed (Nov 26): 7:30 AM – 2:50 PM Thurs–Sun (Nov 27–30): Closed

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Subject: Fall Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

Finals Week Support 😁📖 Whether you’re powering through essays, memorizing formulas, or wrapping up projects, now is the time to stay focused and believe in yourself. This week is tough, but so are you. 💪 Make time to rest, stay hydrated and fed, and use the many resources available on campus to help you finish the quarter strong. 🔥

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

Updated Finals Week & Winter Break Hours - Basic Needs & Support Services  🍎 AS Food Bank (ASFB) Finals Week (12/8–12/12) Monday: 10am–5pm Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 10am–5pm Thursday: 10am–5pm Friday: 10am–5pm Week After Finals (12/15–12/19) Monday–Friday: 10am–2pm 🧺 Need Groceries Over Winter Break? Visit the Foodbank of SBC to find the nearest food distribution site 💰 Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships (OFAS) Finals Week (12/8–12/12) Monday: 10am–12pm, 1–4pm Tuesday: CLOSED Wednesday: 10am–12pm, 1–4pm Thursday: 10am–12pm, 1–4pm Friday: 10am–12pm, 1–4pm Week After Finals (12/15–12/19) Monday–Friday: 10am–12pm, 1–4pm 🛒 Miramar Food Pantry  Finals Week (12/8–12/12) Monday & Tuesday: 5:00–8:00 PM Thursday: 5:00–7:00 PM 🥗 Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center Finals Week (UCEN Only, 12/8–12/12) Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm Winter Break (12/15/25–1/4/25) Closed for in-person assistance Virtual appointments available Students can also email 📧 sa-bas...@ucsb.edu for questions, setting up an appointment, or CalFresh help ⏰ Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance. 🏠 Housing Navigators Finals Week (12/3–12/6): Wednesday 12/3: Promise Scholar Drop-In Center, 12–3pm Thursday 12/4: El Centro, 1–4pm Friday: Virtual appointments Winter Break Virtual Appointment Hours: Week of 12/22–12/27: Monday & Tuesday Week of 12/29–1/03: Monday & Friday ⏰ Appointments must be made 24 hours in advance. 💸 Financial Crisis Response Team (FCRT) Monitoring 📧 financi...@sa.ucsb.edu throughout Winter Break 🚨 Emergency Transitional Housing available for students unable to travel home 🚨 Finals Essentials booth Stop by the Arbor Walkway for all your finals week must-haves! Friday, December 5th  10am–2pm  Grab free snacks, energy drinks, test supplies, and more to help you power through studying. 🍎📝⚡️ This event is hosted in collaboration with CAB, PMHC, HRB, ASOP, and Senate Outreach. Come stock up and set yourself up for finals success! 💛 Pardall Free Dinners Take a break from studying and enjoy free meals all week, courtesy of AS Finance & Business, the AS President, and the Pardall Center!  All meals are first come, first serve 📅 Thursday (6–8pm): Naan Stop 📅 Friday (4–6pm): South Coast Deli Meals will be served in the Pardall Center Main Conference Room Come enjoy some free food and fuel up for finals! 💚📚 Return Loaner Devices Please return all loaner laptops and iPads Food Security & Basic Needs Advising Center in the UCEN December 12th  4:00 PM Bluebooks for Finals Need some FREE bluebooks for essay or short answer finals? Check out:

Veterans Resource Center El Centro AS Pardall Center EOP Resource

SRB Front Desk MCC Volunteer Opportunity The UCSB Multicultural Center is recruiting volunteers! Join a team committed to social justice, community building, and creative campus programming. ✨ What volunteers do: Table on behalf of the MCC Support marketing by photographing MCC events Help with one-off MCC programs and initiatives ⏰ Applications are due December 15th at 11:59 PM — don’t miss it! Volunteer Opportunity Looking for 25 volunteers to help survey Bill’s Bus riders and local bar patrons about drink spiking and safety. 🟣 Training (Free + Free Food!): Complete a 1.5-hour training on ethical surveying and sexual assault prevention on: Dec 2nd or Dec 3rd, 5:30–7:00 PM📍 Pardall Center 🕒 Volunteer Shifts (6 hours total): Jan 15–17 (10:30 PM–12:30 AM) Jan 22–24 (10:30 PM–12:30 AM) Jan 29–31 (10:30 PM–12:30 AM)

ASK A QUESTION

Want more information? We've got you covered – just reply to this email! TALK TO AN ADVOCATE The Basic Needs Advocates are available to connect you to more resources on campus and in the local community. Get in touch online or in-person! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: The basicneeds.ucsb.edu site acts as a central hub for all things relating to basic needs at UCSB. It is regularly updated with information on critical resources, and you can use our virtual chat feature to get one-on-one advising with a peer advocate

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Dec 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Subject: Fall Basic Needs Newsletter