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.

To contact us please email basicneeds@avc.edu

Food Resources

• Marauder Market
  • Held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays beginning at 10am in the Lancaster Parking Lot A4 or at 11:00 am on the Palmdale Center Sidewalk.
• ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry
  • Weekly Grocery option - Pantry is located in the SCT 103 in the hallway between the Cafeteria and Bookstore. 
    • Mondays TBA 
    • Tuesdays TBA
  • Daily Meal Option
    • Monday-Friday
    • T700E1 - Student Life Office
  • Fill out the Application to join the program
• CalFresh

Clothing Resources

• Dress for Success Program / Winter Coat Drive
  • studentlife@avc.edu / 661-722-6300 ext. 6354 / T700 E-1

Hygiene

• Campus Showers (Make an appointment to utilize our Campus Locker Rooms)
• Products Provided:
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Deodorant
  • Wash Cloths
  • Shavers
  • Sleeping Bags
  • Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
  • Feminine Hygiene products
    • Please note that these supplies are for student's personal use and are available based on current inventory supplies.
    • The items are available in the Student Life Office upon request. 
    • If you would also like to donate additional supplies for our students please contact:
      • studentlife@avc.edu / 661-722-6300 ext. 6354 / T700 E-1

Housing Resources

• AVC Housing Interest Form
• Tarzana Transitional Housing Program (THP) 
• Valley Oasis Shelter

Family Resource Center

• Family Resource Interest Form 

AVC Financial Resources

• Financial Aid
• Emergency Grant Application
• Books Help
• Campus Connect Bus Pass

AVC Academic Resources

• Student Computer Loan Program (Computers and Hotspots)
• Learning Center

Community 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

Student Health Services

• Medical
• Mental Health
• Dental 
• Vision
• Vouchers available for Summit Urgent Care
• Contact: studenthealth@avc.edu
• Crisis Text Line: Text "COURAGE" to 741741

Community Resources