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What are Basic Needs?

Basic Needs refers to the food, stable housing, and wellness security of our students at Modesto Junior College as well as community members. We have support programs and resources that can assist our students in meeting their basic needs and promoting their academic success. Basic needs security has been shown to have a direct impact on the mental-emotional-physical health, wellness, academic performance, professional development, and holistic success of our students. MJC's Office of Basic Needs looks to increase accessibility to food, housing, mental wellness along with financial resources.  

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide students with the support programs and resources necessary to meet their basic needs, so students can focus on their academic success.  Modesto Junior College is committed to providing an educational environment that fosters compassion and respect, welcomes diversity, and supports students in various circumstances, including students experiencing housing and food insecurities as well as other mental and emotional health needs. 

Basic Needs Assistance Includes:

Student assisting the Pirates' Pantry
Pirates' Pantry

Currently enrolled MJC students may be eligible to receive free food! We are here to support students in need of additional food and basic needs throughout the educational journey at MJC.

Visit the Pirates's Pantry
Housing and Homelessness Resources

Support and guidance to housing, shelters, and emergency aid.

Learn more about housing resources
Student is ready to receive housing information.
Student Parent and daughter coming to campus for resources
Student Parent Resources

The journey to and through college is challenging for many students, but it is even more challenging for student parents as they juggle academic demands while also raising children. MJC is here to help!

Discover our Student Parent Resources

 

Basic Needs Intake Form Fall 2024

Our application process is changing!


We have a new form for all basic needs services.

If you are interesting in food, housing, student parent, or mental health resources please complete the Basic Needs Intake Form Fall 2024.

After submitting the Basic Needs Intake Form, you will be contacted through your MJC email to be assisted further with your specified need(s).

Free Services Related to Basic Needs

Career Services

Career Services at MJC offers career assistance focused on career exploration and professional readiness

Counseling 

Academic, career, and personal counseling is provided as a service to all MJC students in the Counseling Department.

MJC Financial Aid

Student financial services and guidance.

FLOW

(Free Lunch On Wednesdays) An event hosted by students with the goal of treating other students to lunch.

Health Services 

MJC promotes the health and wellness of students through health education and services to optimize their overall well-being.

Housing and Homelessness Resources

Support and guidance to housing, shelters, and emergency aid. 

Pirates' Pantry 

We help meet the basic needs of students through the availability of free food as well as on and off-campus resources.

TimelyCare 24/7 Virtual Care Services

Free mental health support.