Located on the Chico State campus in the Student Services Center, room 196 and a satellite pantry at the Center For Healthy Communities 25 Main St.
CalFresh assistance is available at both locations. The Chico State Basic Needs Project is a collaborative effort of campus and community-based programs with the goal to improve student success through the provision of supplemental food, nutritious meals, government-funded food benefits, research-based education, short-term housing, emergency grants and referral services for students experiencing
06/03/2026
Thank you Raising Cane’s for helping us celebrate our graduating Wildcats! ❤️🤍
Your generous catering and delicious food helped make our graduation celebration even more special as we recognized the accomplishments of our graduating student staff. 🎓
05/29/2026
Hey Wildcats! ❤️🤍
Starting next Monday, our summer hours will be changing. The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry and Basic Needs Center will be open Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays for the summer.
Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry 🍎Hours: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PMJune 1 to Aug. 21: Monday to ThursdayClosed Fridays
Basic Needs Center 📍Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMJune 1 to Aug. 21: Monday to ThursdayClosed Fridays
If you need additional support with food, housing, or finances, complete the Basic Needs application at basicneeds.csuchico.edu or stop by the Basic Needs Center in SSC 190.
We’re here for you every season! 🙌
05/22/2026
The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry and Basic Needs Center will be closed for Memorial Day and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 🇺🇸
We’re here for you and can’t wait to welcome you back soon. ❤️🤍
Take care, Wildcats! 🐾
05/14/2026
Huge congrats to Cole Hanna on his induction into the Student Hall of Fame! 🎉🙌
Thanks for setting the bar high and showing everyone what’s it looks like to lead by example.
We are all very proud of you! ❤️🤍
05/12/2026
Hey Wildcats! ❤️🤍
The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry is open this summer to support you!
Please note that the Pantry has shorter daily hours than the Basic Needs Center:
Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry 🍎
• Hours: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• May 18 – May 29: Mon – Fri (Closed May 25)
• June 1 – Aug 21: Mon – Thur
Basic Needs Center 📍
• Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• May 18 – May 29: Mon – Fri (Closed May 25)
• June 1 – Aug 21: Mon – Thur
If you need additional support with food, housing, or finances, complete the Basic Needs application at basicneeds.csuchico.edu or stop by the Basic Needs Center in SSC 190. We’re here for you every season! 🙌
05/08/2026
🚨 Closure Notice 🚨
The Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry and Basic Needs Center will be closed on Monday, May 11 for our annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
We will reopen Tuesday, May 12. Thank you for your understanding and support as we help fight hunger in our community 💙
📍 SSC 190
📞 530-898-4098
🔗 csuchico.edu/basic-needs
05/07/2026
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing peers from College Corps!
Your hard work has been an incredible gift.
We hope you enjoyed your time with us and we wish you nothing but the absolute best in your next chapter!
Hey Wildcats! ❤️💛 Money Makin’ Mondays is almost here! Happening Monday April 27th from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
As we head into the final stretch of the semester, many students are getting ready to move out of their rental housing. Your deposit is on the line, so let’s make sure you keep it. 💸🏠
Join us to hear from local property managers as they break down what they actually look for at move-out, easy habits that can save you money, and the biggest mistakes students make. Spoiler: it’s easier than you think.
We’ll also have free Mexican food from La Familia 🌮🙌
Be sure to RSVP and bring a friend! 🐾✨
Did you know pantry bags are donated? 🛍️
They go FAST—so bring your own and make your visit smoother 🙌
BONUS: bring a reusable bag + get entered into our monthly raffle 🎉
Grabbed a bag from us? Bring it back next time and keep it going ♻️
Let’s cut waste and help each other & the planet out 🌎💚
Hey Wildcats!
Don’t forget to bring your own bag when you visit the pantry We run out of bags
sometimes, and bringing your own helps us stay sustainable
Plus, you’ll be entered into our monthly raffle!
| Monday | 9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 2:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 2:30pm |