NOTE: The BaNC is currently closed to in-person services on both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses.
To contact us directly at this time, please email Brenda.Clarke@canyons.edu
The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is promoting the state’s new CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program.
To learn if you are eligible and/or how to receive benefits please visit:
Remote Services:
BaNC Zoom Room Office Hours
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Please use the buttons below to access community resource information.
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NOTE: The BaNC is currently closed to in-person services on both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses.
The Basic Needs Center (BaNC) provides the following services...
- Food – grab-and-go snack items, single serve items, and canned good groceries
- Clothing – including seasonal clothing & business attire for interviews
- Personal Hygiene Products
- CalFresh and Medi-Cal sign-up Assistance
- Shower Kits for On-Campus Shower Facilities (Valencia campus only)
- Housing Referral Assistance
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Medi-Cal
You can apply for Medi-Cal in three ways: apply online, call a certified enroller, or have a certified enroller call you. Apply Today!
Individuals ages 19-25 are eligibile for full-scope Medi-Cal regardless of immigration status
Legal
Recieve free legal help from Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
- Legal Services Application
- General Help Line: 1 (800) 433-6251
- Health Help Line: 1 (800) 896-3202
Public Charge Provider List
Utilities
You may be eligible for discounted rates regarding WI-FI, electronics, and household utilities!
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Up to $200 of utilities paid. Must inquire within.
- 2611 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Suite #H-1, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
- (661) 294-0070
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Visit
Search internet related services based on your physical address
Find
- internet resource for students
-free County WiFi spots
-Internet provider contact info
- Mobile internal providers
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AT&T offers affordable WI-FI and hot-spots to SNAP, Head Start and/or National School Lunch participants, or have family members who receive SSI
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As a student you can get discounted prices on software, electronics, and accesories.
As a COC student you can download Office suite from your my canyons for free!
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SCV Water customers can recieve a water efficiency kit and can participate in a Watersmart Workshop with a $20 incentive.
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SoCal Edison offers a variety of assistance programs for its' customers
- Discount for CARE or FERA recipients and those who lost income due to COVID-19
- One-time bill assistance up to $200-$300 for those experiencing hardships due to COVID-19
- Eligibility for free appliances
- Allowance of an additional 16.5 kWh of electricity/day for households with baseline equipment
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Boost Mobile is giving a $15 discount towards pre-paid cell phone plans for CARE participants
Other
211 LA is resource guide for housing, food, and health assistance
- DIal 2-1-1 if in LA County
- (800) 339-6993
- Discounted rates for METRO based on income eligibity
- Check the flyer for pass rates and income eligibility guide
- Follow steps for application and mail or email to FAME office (address on STEP 3) if you are from AV, SCV, SFV, or Central LA
Laptop & Hotspot Loans as well as a printing service (10 pages free daily)
Check to see if there is a LA county library near you that offers these services!
Aunt Bertha is a resource guide based on your zip code
Community Resources, consists of all resources listed on one page
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Monetary Donation Instructions
- Complete online form
- In the Donation Designation section of the online form, select "Other" in the drop-down box on the "Direct My Donations To" line
- Type "BaNC" in the box on the "Other Donation" line
- Complete all other fields that apply
- Submit
COC Employee Payroll Deduction Instructions
College of the Canyons employees can make monthly or one-time donation to the BaNC. Request a payroll deduction form via email Brenda.Clarke@canyons.edu
Food Donation Suggestions...
- Nuts/Seeds/Trail Mix (individual packs)
- Unsweetened applesauce, pudding (individual cups)
- Whole grain granola bars (Individual bars)
- Individually wrapped beef jerky sticks
- Instant oatmeal (individual cups)
- Crackers (Individual packets)
- Pull top canned fruit in water or juice (not syrup)
- Preserved fruit (individual cups)
- Individual boxes of cereals (under 7 grams of sugar at least 3 grams of fiber)
- Individual bags of chips/Chex-Mix/ Pretzels, etc.
- Single serve, microwavable meals
- Pull top canned tuna, chicken, etc.
- Instant low-sodium soups (pull tops)
- Mac N' Cheese
- Ravioli/Lasagna/Beef Ravioli/Spaghetti & Meatballs
- Ramen
- Canned vegetables, soups, chili, etc. (pull tops preferred)
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CalFresh Checklist
- Check your eligibility by submitting the pre-screening application (not actual CalFresh application)
- Make an appoinment with a BaNC representative to apply for CalFresh
- Do you have any questions regarding CalFresh? If so, check out the FAQ
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211 LA: temporary COVID-19 food support and food assistance/benefits in LA county
Currently Active Food Pantries
SCV Service Center
- Must make an appointment to receive, basic information needed, allowed to receive 2x a month (every 2 weeks)
- 2611 Bouquet Canyon Rd. Suite #H-1, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
- (661) 294-0070
Child Development Institute
- Free fruits and vegetables on an appointment basis (check flyer for more info)
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Shared rental homes available in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Culver City area
(877) 742-7349
Are able to provide rent 10-30% below market
23752 Newhall Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Office (661) 254-4663
The BaNC partners with The Village (a Non-Profit Organization) to offer the Campus Peer Navigator Program
- Connecting students to community resources
- Improving linkages and referrals between college student and homeless services providers across Los Angeles County
Students who need help accessing housing services and community resources in the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys can email Bridgette Zarazua, Campus Peer Navigator, at brigettezq@thevillagefs.org
You can find possible housing resources near you!
- Housing expense assistance
- Landlord/tenant assistance
- Homeless support services
- Emergency housing and shelter
- Eligible households who need financial assistance for unpaid rent and utilities can now apply for help through the CA COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Those who have experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19, have past due rent or utilities, and have a household income that is not more than 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI), may be eligible to receive help to pay past due or future rent and utilities from the state of California. Landlords and renters can now verify eligibility by visiting Housing.ca.gov, or by calling 833-430-2122, and if eligible, apply.