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
Apply here: Spring 2023 Basic Needs Application
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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AVC Child Development Center
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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
Books HELP
CalFRESH
CalWORKS
Counseling
Dreamers
Emergency Grant (ASO - up to $500)
EOPS
Financial Aid
First and Second Year Experience
Job Placement
Learning Center
Library
Student Equity
Veterans
Community Resources
Food
Housing Resources
- 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.
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
General Resources
- Additional Resources
- Antelope Valley Partners for Health (AVPH)
- Food Resources
- Family Programs
- Training and more!
