Challenges can arise at any moment which can limit your access to basic needs. This resource guide provides information and resources to assist you in your times of need.

This resource page aims to provide up-to-date information and resources for employees experiencing short- or long-term food and housing insecurity, including access to other basic needs such as clothing, hygiene products and showers. Employees are encouraged to explore these resources offered at the UC Davis campus and in its neighboring counties. 

Is there a basic need resource missing from this page? Please email us at wellbeing@ucdavis.edu to let us know.                                        

• Food
• Yolo County
  ASUCD Pantry: Fresh produce and canned foods for UC Davis students, staff, and faculty (including graduate, PhD, and postdoctoral students)
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Food access, CalFresh application assistance, and nutrition education
  Davis Community Meals and Housing: Housing, food, and human services
  Fresh Text: Reminders for local food distributions
  Short-term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC): Referral-based food distribution serving the Davis and Winters communities
  Woodland Volunteer Food Closet: Short-term emergency food services
  Yolo Food Bank: Food assistance and distribution
  
  Solano County
  211 United Way Bay Area: CalFresh assistance, food pantries, hot meals, senior meal services, and more
  Benicia Community Action Council (CAC): Senior Meal Service and Food Pantry
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Food access, CalFresh application assistance, and nutrition education
  Food Agriculture & Nutrition Network of Solano County (FANN): Food map, recipes, and advocacy for a healthful diet and physical activity
  Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano: Several food distribution programs including Senior Food Programs, Mobile Food Pharmacy, and more
  Food is Free Solano: Food stands and mobile food markets
  Homeless Shelters Directory: Food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks in Fairfield
  Rebuilding Together Solano County: Food pantry for low-income veteran, senior, disabled, and other low-income residents of Solano County
  Restaurant Resiliency Program: Hot meals served to low-income individuals at participating restaurants and food trucks
  Rio Vista Food Pantry: Food pantry and senior food services to qualifying individuals
  St. Mar's Lutheran Church - Manna Food Pantry: Food pantry in Fairfield with no income nor residency verification
  
  Sacramento County
  Central Downtown Food Basket: Food distributions and pop-up pantries for those experiencing food insecurity
  Delta Food Bank and Community Services: Serves families in need
  Elk Grove Food Bank Services: Food and clothes distribution
  New Hope Community Church - The Gift of Groceries: Food distribution and support in applying for CalFresh benefits
  Orangevale 7th Day Adventist - Food and Clothes Closet: Weekly food and clothing distribution for at-risk residents in the Orangevale community
  River City Community Services: Emergency food, nutrition assistance, senior programs, and CalFresh assistance
  Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center: Monthly food distribution and health education classes
  Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services: Food bank and nutrition education for Sacramento residents
  Sierra Vista Community Church - The Neighborhood Food Closet: Provides food for balanced meals to qualifying individuals
  Shores of Hope: Food closet in West Sacramento
  South County Services: Emergency food assistance and senior food distribution for qualifying individuals
  SSIP Food Closet: Serves families and individuals in the South Sacramento area facing food insecurities
  
  California
  CalFresh: Food benefits using EBT
  Market Match: EBT card holders may receive up to $10 at over 250 farmers markets and community organizations to spend on fruits and vegetables
  CalWin: Application for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWORK programs
  Salvation Army: Food pantries, meal programs, and community gardens
   
• Housing
• Yolo County
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Rental and move-in assistance
  My Sister’s House: Haven for Asian and Pacific Islander women
  Short-term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC): Homelessness prevention via rental and utility bill assistance
  Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action Coalition (HPAC): Non-profit organization advocating for issues on homelessness and poverty
  
  Solano County
  211 United Way Bay Area: Rental and landlord/tenant assistance, emergency housing, and more
  Benicia Community Action Council (CAC): Referrals to emergency housing, clean clothes, and more
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Rental and move-in assistance
  
  Sacramento County
  Francis House Center: Rent, utilities, and eviction assistance
  Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services: Refugee resettlement services
  Shores of Hope: A safe and drug-free sheltered space for those experiencing homelessness
  South County Services: Eviction assistance
  
  California
  Salvation Army: Shelters for those experiencing homelessness, transitional housing, and re-entry support
• Financial
• UC Davis
  Staff Emergency Fund: Assistance for those experiencing financial hardship
  
  Yolo County
  Help with Bills: Government programs for assistance in paying phone, medical, and other bills
  Yolo County Homeless and Poverty Action Coalition (HPAC): Non-profit organization advocating for issues on homelessness and poverty
  
  Solano County
  211 United Way Bay Area: Benefit assistance and support in paying bills
  Benicia Community Action Council (CAC): Free basic income tax return preparation
  
  Sacramento County
  South County Services: Gas vouchers, utility assistance, and bus passes for qualifying individuals
  
  California
  Salvation Army: Supports families in breaking the cycle of poverty
• Legal
• Yolo County
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Immigration and re-entry workshops and support
  
  Solano County
  211 United Way Bay Area: Court, re-entry, immigration, and citizenship assistance
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Immigration and re-entry workshops and support
  
  Sacramento County
  Francis House Center: Notary and California identification support
  Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services: Immigration legal services
• Mental and Emotional
• UC Davis
  Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP): Confidential, cost-free assessment, counseling, consultation, and referral services
  Crisis Support: Crisis lines and hospitals in the Davis and surrounding areas
  Davis Suicide Prevention and Crisis Line: call (530) 756-5000 
  Aggie Mental Health: Campus group that raises mental health awareness and advocacy
  Healthy UC Davis Open Access Resources: Tools to build emotional and mental well-being
  National Crisis Text Line: Text "RELATE" to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor for 24/7 support from Davis
  Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being: Stress resilience resources, including mindfulness meditation classes
  WorkLife: Programs, policies, referrals, and education that enable people to be effective, engaged, and satisfied at work, school, and home
  
  Yolo County
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Counseling and parenting support
  Empower Yolo (24-hour Crisis Line): call (530) 662-1133
  Yolo County Mental Health Services: Mental health screenings
  
  Solano County
  211 United Way Bay Area: Counseling, support groups, and hotlines
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Counseling and parenting support
  
  Sacramento County
  Sacramento Suicide Prevention and Crisis Line: call (916) 368-3111
  
  California
  National Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 to reach a trained crisis counselor for 24/7 support from anywhere in the US
  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call +1 (800) 273-8255
• Additional Resources
• UC Davis
  Benicia Community Action Council (CAC): Job Readiness Program to foster job skills and connect with education and job opportunities
  Center for Advocacy Resources and Education: Emergency response with crisis intervention and confidential support services for those who have experienced any form of sexual or gender-based violence or harassment
  Harassment & Discrimination Assistance and Prevention Program (HDAPP): Addresses complaints related to harassment, discrimination, hate, and sexual violence
  Short-term Emergency Aid Committee (STEAC): Road to Independence program to assist in learning skills for employment
  UC Davis Health Faculty Development and Diversity: Development opportunities to serve the professional and career needs of faculty
  
  Yolo County
  2-1-1 Yolo: Information line for health and human services and resources
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Advocacy, information and referral, crisis intervention services, and recovery services for those affected by natural disasters
  
  Solano County
  Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano: Advocacy, information and referral, crisis intervention services, and recovery services for those affected by natural disasters
  Sustainable Solano: Support local farmers and a green economy
  
  Sacramento County
  CalVoices: Comprehensive list of counseling, referrals, and other resources
  Francis House Center: Resource coaching for assistance in planning next life steps
  Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services: Adult and parenting education and job assistance workshops
  Shores of Hope: Child development programs and transportation services
  South County Services: Assistance with online applications
  
  California
  California’s Low-Cost Auto: Affordable public auto insurance
  Covered California: Subsidized or low-to-no-cost healthcare plans