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 ** Open until December 19 - Reopening January 6

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

Students can visit Counseling Office and ASG Lounge for assistance

***Please contact BaNC-VAL for special arrangements and/or assistance.

CONTACT

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

Resources

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

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

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