
Marauder Basic Needs
Mission Statement
The Basic Needs Committee’s mission is to help Antelope Valley College students access on-campus and community resources to maximize student success in achieving educational goals. The committee strives to connect students with resources available, both on-campus and in the community that will address students’ basic needs so they can remain focused on education. The committee actively builds linkages and collaboration with partner agencies in the community that can help students meet their basic needs. Lastly, the committee seeks to promote awareness of resources to all students, faculty and staff.
We have moved! Please visit us in our new location (T100)
To contact us please email basicneeds@avc.edu or call 661-722-6685.
Apply here:
Fall 2023 Basic Needs Application
If you are getting an error message with the form your device (computer/phone) is remembering a non-AVC email address. Logout of that google account and using your AVC email you will be able to complete the form.
The Basic Needs Application is where you apply for the following resources/programs:
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Food
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Hearts & Hands Pantry (Day Bags/Weekly Groceries)
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Marauder Market
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Housing
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AVC referrals to housing programs
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Transportation
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Campus Connect Bus Pass (AVTA/Kern)
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Gas Cards
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Mental Health
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TimelyCARE (Virtual Mental Health Counseling)
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Family Resource Center
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AVC students who have dependent children in their care can received items such as: Diapers, Wipes, Clothing, Baby Food, Shampoo/Soap, Toys, Books, etc.
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Physical Health (Vouchers)
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Vision (Eye exam and lenses/frames if prescribed by Wallis Family Eyecare)
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Dental (x-rays, oral exam, and dental cleaning with Valley Wide Dental)
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In-person Medical (Summit Urgent Care)
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Hygiene
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Campus Showers
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Clothing and Laundry
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Laundry Card
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Technology
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WiFi Hotspot Loan
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Computer Loan
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Additional AVC Resources
Emergency Grant (ASO - up to $500)
First and Second Year Experience
Community Resources
Food
Housing Resources
Are you a landlord interested in renting rooms to AVC students in need? Please fill out our interest form!
- Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority - LAHSA
- Housing Resources - AVC is in SPA 1 (Antelope Valley)
- Tarzana Transitional Housing Program (THP)
- Valley Oasis Shelter
- Winter Shelter Program (Started November 1, 2022)
- People experiencing homelessness can access all winter shelters and the program by calling 2-1-1.
- Penny Lane
- Antelope Valley Partners for Health
- City of Lancaster Homeless Prevention Services
- Volunteers of America
- Fair Housing Foundation - Services available to Lancaster Residents only
- Caster's Coffee - A local coffee company with passion for supporting those experiencing homelessness.
Family Resources
Financial Resources
- LA County Library Computer Loan
- AT&T Affordable Internet for Low Income Households
- Spectrum Internet Assist
- Verizon Low Cost Internet
- City of Palmdale Mortgage Assistance
- Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE)
- SoCal Gas Assistance Programs
- Southern California Edison Discounted Rates
- Low Cost Auto Insurance
Tax Filing Guide for College Students
General Resources

