CSULB - Basic Needs Initiative

Organization Description

California State University, Long Beach, known nationally as "The Beach," is a hub of diversity, both culturally and intellectually. The 322-acre campus is designed to encourage student involvement and success. We are a diverse, student-centered, globally-engaged public university committed to providing high-valued undergraduate educational opportunities through superior teaching, research, creative activity and service for the people of California and the world. CSULB is committed to make a positive contribution to the greater society by developing responsible citizens, with highly valued degrees, for the 21st century. And we strive to graduate students who are skilled problem-solvers and practioners of their disciplines through participation in research projects, creative endeavors, community service learning, and internships. 

Program Information

**Please be advised that this site is currently filled and is no longer accepting students for Spring 2025**

Mission Statement: The CSULB Basic Needs department assists and immediately serves students who have been displaced, experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, an emergency, and/or a crisis. Basic Needs provides services and resources to remove barriers and empower students to persist and thrive in their educational journey towards academic success. Our services include meal assistance program, student emergency grant, LEADS medical grant, short-term emergency housing, rapid rehousing, and CalFresh support.

Health & Safety

Students will work on teams to develop recipes, videos, social marketing messages, etc. to contribute to this project.

Supervision will be provided by one of those coordinators that work within Basic Needs. Elizabeth Santana-Monterroso, CalFresh Outreach Coordinator, will supervise those students working under CalFresh Outreach. Dr.Virginia Gray, CalFresh Healthy Living Coordinator, will supervise those students working under CalFresh Healthy Living Program.Danielle Munoz, Director of Basic Needs, will serve as alternate supervisor in absence of primary supervisors.
Address 
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
United States
General Phone 
(562) 985-4482

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
CSULB - Basic Needs Initiative Service Learning Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Education - College or University (Government)
Focus Population(s)
College Students
Focus Area(s)
Education
Additional Focus Area(s)
Skill Development
Hours of operation 

Students will complete work on their own schedules.

Minimum required hours 
25
Maximum students 
1