BaNC

About 

Formerly known as the Food for Thought Pantry, the Basic Needs Center (BaNC) is a one-stop locale providing free food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and assistance with housing and social services coordinated through community providers.

All currently-enrolled students qualify for services through the BaNC​

BaNC SERVICES

• Food – grab-and-go snack items, single serve items, beverages (water, sports drinks) and canned good groceries
• Clothing – including seasonal clothing & business attire for interviews
• Personal Hygiene Products
• Shower kits (for homeless student use for on campus showers)
• On-site microwave for heating food items
• Occasional specialty items (e.g. diapers)
• CalFRESH sign-up assistance
• MediCal sign-up assistance
• Housing assistance
• Community resource referrals

LOCATION

Valencia Campus - Student Center, Room 123B

Canyon Country Campus - Room 202A

HOURS

** Hours Subject to Change **

Valencia Campus

Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Students can visit CHCS-208 Mon-Thurs, 9:00am-5:00pm & Friday, 9:00am-1:00pm for assistance

Canyon Country Campus

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Students can visit Counseling Office and ASG Lounge for assistance 

CONTACT

(661) 362-3261
Brenda.Clarke@Canyons.edu

• Community Resources
  Link Webpage 

Make a "BaNC" Deposit

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.
• Sports drinks 
• Bottled Water  
• 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)

Become a shareholder.  INVEST IN THE BaNC!

Instructions for cash donations

1. Complete online form
2. In the Donation Designation section of the online form, select "Other" in the drop-down box on the "Direct My Donations To" line
3. Type "BaNC" in the box on the "Other Donation" line
4. Complete all other fields that apply
5. Submit

COC Employee Payroll Deduction

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