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.
- Marauder Market
- Held the 2nd and 4th Thursdays beginning at 10am in the Lancaster Parking Lot A4 or Palmdale Center Sidewalk.
- ASO Hearts & Hands Pantry
- Weekly option - Pantry is located in the SCT hallway between the Cafeteria and Bookstore.
- Mondays 12-2:30 PM
- Tuesdays 11-2 PM
- Daily Option
- Monday-Friday
- T 700 E - Student Life Office
- Fill out the Application to join the program
- CalFresh
Clothing Resources
- Dress for Success Program / Winter Coat Drive
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:
Housing Resources
Family Resource Center
AVC Financial Resources
AVC Academic Resources
Community Financial Resources
- Medical
- Mental Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Vouchers available for Summit Urgent Care
- Contact: studenthealth@avc.edu
- Crisis Text Line: Text "COURAGE" to 741741
Last updated: May 3, 2022
