Basic Needs Resources for Sonoma State Students

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)

Front entrance of Lobo's Pantry with the door open. The Check in desk is visible through the door.

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.

Lobo's Pantry Hours

Learn more about CalFresh

Interim President Emily Cutrer, flanked by Dean of Students Ryan Jasen Henne (left) and SSU Associated Students Vice President of External Affairs AJ Franklin (right) cuts the ribbon on Noma Cares Central's new home in Zinfandel Hall

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.

Noma Cares Website

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.

Student Health Center Website

Front desk of the AS Office with sign reading "Student Activities"

Two students sitting on the couches in the Student Activities lobby.

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.

AS Basic Needs Website

Three student staff at a Lobo's Pantry Pop-Up table on Person Lawn

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.

Pantry Hours & Pop-Up Schedule

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.

CAPS Website