Basic Needs Programs
Students’ basic needs include access to nutritious and sufficient food; safe, secure,
and adequate housing – to sleep, to study, to cook, and to shower; healthcare to promote
sustained mental and physical wellbeing; affordable technology and transportation;
resources for personal hygiene; and childcare and related needs.
Make an Appointment
Bodega, SMC's free on-campus food pantry.
Spring 2025 Bodega Hours (Tuesday, February 18 through Friday, June 13)
- Monday10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Thursday10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Friday10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Please note that Bodega will be closed on all campus holidays.
Basic Needs Resources
Basic Needs Counselors can help connect students to on and off campus resources to
meet their basic needs.
TBH: Your Virtual Hub for Basic Needs Support
TBH is a one-stop virtual platform designed to help SMC students access personalized
basic needs support. Whether you're looking for help on campus, in your community,
or through public benefit programs like CalFresh or Medi-Cal, TBH is here for you.
By creating an account and opening a case, you’ll be screened for a variety of resources
and can connect directly with support services.
You can also book 1-on-1 sessions with Basic Needs Counselors to get help applying for aid and navigating available
support.
(Please note, you do not need to create a TBH account to visit the Food Pantry)
How to Get Started:
- Visit the SMC TBH Portal
- Log in using your SMC username and password
- Complete the benefits screener to tell us what resources you're looking for (takes about 10 minutes)
- Explore available resources, connect with live support, and book appointments with Basic Needs Counselors
For information about other SMC Basic Needs resources, visit the pages below.
Come learn about all the many campus supports and resources available to you.
