With tariffs, economic uncertainty, cuts to food banks, and rising grocery bills, officials who fight for their constituents’ basic needs will be on a strong foundation. Americans know any of us could ...

One of the greatest challenges facing humanity may well revolve around a misunderstanding of human needs. It can lead to frustrations, diseases, and even war. Sounds farfetched? Let's look at some ...

An estimated 59 percent of all college students have experienced some form of housing or food insecurity in the past year, according to 2024 data from the Hope Center at Temple University. Closer to ...

Over the past decade, rising costs of living and student housing rates have added pressure to already strained college learners, creating a new challenge for colleges and universities seeking to ...

Many people think of college students as young adults living on campus and focused on developmental concerns, such as establishing new friends, feeling homesick, and academic pressure. Indeed, many ...

The University of California has called upon Congress to quickly pass federal legislation that would help the nation’s colleges and universities address student needs for basic essentials, including ...

Amid technological advancements and societal crises, finding accurate online information quickly and easily can be difficult. A new tool developed by UC Santa Cruz researchers and graduate students at ...

Back in 2019, Trump adviser Steve Bannon laid out their strategy for advancing their policy goals. “All we have to do is flood the zone,” he told Frontline. “Every day we hit them with three things. … ...

A new report from UC Davis Labor and Community Center found that Humboldt County residents increasingly depend on CalFresh to meet basic food needs. The county far outpaces the state in enrollment ...

Support the center in a way that works for you, from volunteering to financial donations. The Basic Needs Center accepts donations of food and personal care items to stock the Buff Pantry and mobile ...