East Los Angeles College
Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center provides centralized support services for students facing basic needs insecurities. We work closely with campus and community partners to connect you to services that support your well-being, both inside and outside the classroom. Our goal is to help you stay on track and succeed in college and beyond.
Direct Support
· Access to regular On-Campus Food distributions (Los Angeles Regional Food Bank)
· Emergency Hotel Vouchers
· Food Gift Cards
· Personal Care & Hygiene Supplies
· Husky Snack Spot Locations
o ASU (F5-212)
o Financial Aid (E1-142)
o Husky Athletics (C2-124)
· Coming Soon! CalFresh Application Assistance
Information, Linkages, or Referrals
· Housing & Shelter
· Shower Hours & Campus Locations
· ELAC Foundation Resources - Laptop/Hotspot application process
· Community Food Distributions
· Internal campus partners
· External partners
How to Apply for Direct Support from the Basic Needs Center:
Complete your Basic Needs Support form by visiting https://linktr.ee/basicneedscenter. Upon completion of the form, eligible students will receive an email with the next steps.
All services are available to currently enrolled students. Eligibility requirements may apply to Housing referrals.
Food Insecurity & Personal Hygiene
Monterey Park Campus
Our campus food pantry takes place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Location- G3 Foyer
Time: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm or until supplies last
Mobile Food Pantry
Our mobile food pantry takes place every first Thursday of the month
Location - E3 Quad
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
*Times and dates are subject to change based on holidays and other unforeseen circumstances*
🍎 ELAC Husky Snack Spots – Summer 2025
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| Department | Location | Hours: |
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| Associated Student Union | F5-212 | Mon–Thu: 8 am–7 pm, Fri: 8 am–4 pm |
| Financial Aid | E1-142 | Mon–Thu: 12 pm–2 pm, Fri: 8 am–12 pm |
| Husky Athletics | C2-124 | Mon–Fri: 9:30 am–4:00 pm |
East Los Angeles College students may apply for personal hygiene items once per semester prerequisites are enrollment and East LA College home campus.
If you are interested, please apply here
Faculty & Staff information
ELAC Foundation Emergency Grant
The East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Foundation partners with the Basic Needs Center to provide ELAC students with resources to ensure education and career goal attainment. To refer students for emergency assistance who need a Laptop, Hotspot, emergency funds, or other support, please review the information below. A signed emergency assistance application must be uploaded for each student needing resources.
Eligibility Requirements
1. Enrolled for the semester, requesting assistance (Non-credit ok)
2. ELAC as Home Campus
3. Referred by FACULTY/ADMINISTRATORS/STAFF
4. Applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis
Steps to Refer an ELAC Student
1. https://tinyurl.com/EFOUNDATIONAPP
-MUST be completed by the referring party
-MUST be signed by the student
2. Faculty, Administrators, and Staff upload & Submit Completed Application via Microsoft Forms HERE
-MUST be signed in to the official LACCD SIS Portal or Email to access
*Only complete applications will be evaluated*
Student Parents resources & Fresh Success
Fresh Success is a voluntary CalFresh employment and education/training program that helps participants gain education and skills aimed at improving employability and job readiness
Office Information