Basic Needs Resources for Sonoma State Students

Explore basic needs resources on the Sonoma State University campus and in the surrounding community.

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On Campus

Select from the resources below to learn more and locate on the map.

Lobo's Pantry & CalFresh Advising (Associated Students)

Noma Cares Central

Student Health Center

Associated Students Main Office

Lobo's Pantry Pop-Up Markets

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Lobo's Pantry & CalFresh Advising (Associated Students)

Located in Zinfandel Village near the mailroom.

Lobo's Pantry is an on campus food pantry, operated by the Associated Students Inc. of SSU. Lobo’s Pantry provides FREE food and hygiene products to all Sonoma State students. Students can shop in the pantry once a week (SSU ID required).

CalFresh advisors are available during pantry open hours for drop in CalFresh application support.

Noma Cares Central

Located in Zinfandel 130 near the Mailroom.

Noma Cares provides support for Sonoma State students and employees in crisis and/or acute crisis response. This office houses the Confidential Advocate, Transitional Housing Support, Student Emergency Grant, and Residential Support Coordinator.

Student Health Center

Located on the west side of campus, north of Schulz Library and across from Zinfandel Residence Halls.

The Student Health Center (SHC) provides high quality medical, public health, and health education services designed to support the retention, academic achievement and success of SSU students, facilitate healthy lifestyle choices and help promote a safe, healthy campus environment.

Associated Students Main Office

Located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center across from the HUB within the Student Activities office.

Associated Students of Sonoma State University is a student-run auxiliary providing programs and services to enhance the lives of students, including the AS Basic Needs Program. The AS Basic Needs Program oversees CalFresh advising, Lobo's Pantry, and financial wellness appointments.

Lobo's Pantry Pop-Up Markets

Located on Person Lawn.

In addition to our regular shopping hours in Zinfandel Village, Lobo’s Pantry hosts monthly pop-ups on Person Lawn! Stop by to grab a nutritious snack on your way to class, work, or home and learn more about all of our Basic Needs resources.

Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)

Located in Building 17A (Portable building behind Salazar Hall).

CAPS offers 24/7 immediate counseling Support to Sonoma State Students. Call CAPS anytime at (707) 664-2153 for support. You can also call to leave a non-urgent message with any questions you may have about CAPS services.


Off Campus

Select from the resources below to learn more and locate on the map.

Redwood Empire Food Bank Resource Center

Santa Rosa Community Health Main Office

Paulin Human Services Office

South County Center Human Services Office

East County Human Services Office

Redwood Empire Food Bank Resource Center

3990 Brickway Blvd.Santa Rosa, CA 95403

REFB provides resources and support for individuals seeking food assistance.

Use the link below to search for food programs near you.

Santa Rosa Community Health Main Office

3569 Round Barn Circle Santa Rosa, CA 95403

SRCH provides excellent, comprehensive, culturally responsive, medical, dental, and mental health services across six locations in Santa Rosa.

Paulin Human Services Office

2250 Paulin Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Sonoma County Human Services offers CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and housing support Services. Visit in person or call 877-699-6868

South County Center Human Services Office

5350 Old Redwood Hwy N Suite 100 Petaluma, CA 94954

Sonoma County Human Services offers CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and housing support Services. Visit in person or call 707-565-5511.

East County Human Services Office

19080 Lomita Ave. Sonoma, CA 95476

Sonoma County Human Services offers CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and housing support Services. Visit in person or call 707-565-3510.


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