The Basic Needs Program at º£½ÇÉçÇøCI offers emergency food and toiletries, connects students to critical on and off-campus resources, and provides educational opportunities for students to take personal responsibility for their wellness and the well-being of their communities.
Basic Needs Services Brochure(, 6.4M)
All students, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin, who are interested in Basic Needs are welcome.
Dolphin Pantry Hours of Operation
The Dolphin Pantry is located in Arroyo Hall 115 and is open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
- Summer 2026 Pantry Hours (May 26 - August 19)
- Monday: 1 - 4 p.m.
- Tuesday: 1 - 4 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1 - 4 p.m.
- Thursday: By appointment only*
- Friday: By appointment only*
- *Appointments are available upon requests, please schedule in advance as same day appointments are not guaranteed. Please email us at least one business day prior to basicneeds@csuci.edu
A student ID is required for currently enrolled students. Community members may check in at the entrance. If you have feedback for Basic Needs or suggestions for items to see in our pantry related to a basic need, please complete our .
Donations to the Dolphin Pantry are being accepted. Please email basicneeds@csuci.edu to coordinate the donation.
Volunteer at Modoc Garden!
Looking for a meaningful way to get involved on campus? Modoc Garden is a collaborative effort between Basic Needs, the Biology Department, CalThrive, and Native Monarchs. Together, we grow fresh produce that is donated to the Dolphin Pantry to support students experiencing food insecurity.
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with:
- Weeding
- Planting
- Harvesting
Volunteer opportunities are open to current º£½ÇÉçÇø Channel Islands students, faculty, and staff.
Interested in helping? Please contact basicneeds@csuci.edu to learn about current volunteer opportunities and availability.
Join us in growing fresh food and strengthening our campus community—one garden bed at a time!