CalFresh Benefits Delay Info and Emergency Food Action Plan
The Basic Needs Program at ±¬ÁÏ³Ô¹Ï 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 community members. The Winter 2025 pantry hours are listed below. This schedule will run from December 15 - 23 and January 5 - 20.
- Monday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday: By appointment only*
- Friday: By appoitment only*
- *Appointments are available upon requests, please schedule in advance as same day appointments are not guaranteed.
*Please request an appointment by emailing 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.
We accept volunteers! It's a great opportunity to give back to your community. Volunteer opportunities for Spring semester will be shared in mid-January 2026.