BASIC NEEDS RESOURCES
LOCATION: STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING – 100B, ROOM 101A
HOURS OPEN: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
PHONE: 530-741-8988
Basic Need services provide students with information about community-based resources with food insecurities, housing, childcare, transportation, financial aid, health, and mental wellness so students can remain in classes to focus on their academic success. We are located in building 100B, room 101A, across from Admissions and Records.
Food Resources
Students can come to Dusty’s Pantry, whose mission is to provide the student with short-term assistance while connecting them with a long-term solution.
Dusty’s Pantry is located in building 100B, room 101A, across from Admissions & Records. Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am-2 pm.
Access to the food pantry’s local resources: https://feedingys.org/where-do-i-go/. Cal-Fresh resource: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/food-nutrition/calfresh
Mental Wellness Resources
National Suicidal Prevention Hotline Dial 988 or 800-237-8255
Health Care Resources
YC provides health services through local resources: https://www.yubacares.org/resources
Homeless & Housing Resources
YC provides Homeless & Housing resources through local resources: https://www.yubacares.org/resources
Transportation Resources
All YC students have direct access to Yuba Sutter Transit and Dial -A-Ride that services Yuba Sutter and the surrounding areas: https://www.yubasuttertransit.com/
Child Care
Being a parent and a student is tough. We do offer a childcare option on campus at our Childcare Development Center: https://yc.yccd.edu/student/childdevelopment/
Other childcare option there is Head Start: https://ecenter.org/programs/head-start-child-care-programs/headstart-site-locations/itemlist/category/35-sutter-county-head-start-programs
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Programs
WIC is federally-funded health and nutrition program for all kinds of families. Learn more at:
The Women, Infants and Children Program | Sutter County, CA
Yuba City, CA WIC Programs, WIC Clinics, and WIC Office Locations
Money for College
The Financial Aid Office can assist with resources, such as California Promise Grant and the Federal Pell Grant, as well as various COVID relief funds available to students. You can reach them: https://yc.yccd.edu/student/FinancialAid/
Information for California Earned Income tax credit: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/credits/california-earned-income-tax-credit.html
Information for Child tax credit: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/credits/young-child-tax-credit.html
Dedicated to Student Success & Wellbeing
If you are interested in donating to Dusty’s Pantry:
- On a monthly basis please complete the Foundation_Employee payroll deduction form.
- One-Time Gift complete the Foundation One-Time Gift Form.
Note: Forms listed above will need to submit to YCCD Foundation Office.
Local Resources
Additional information for food and resources may be found at the following places:
| Name of Agency | Address | City | Services | Operation Days/Hours | Phone Number | Notes |
| Agape Food Closet | 10615 Live Oak Blvd | Live Oak | Food | Sunday 11:00am |
530-300-4497 | |
| Christian Assitance Network (CAN) | 232 Teegarden Ave | Yuba City | Food | Monday – Thursday 1:00pm – 3:00pm |
530-671-5154 | Must have a referral form from a church or agency |
| Crossroads Community Church | 445 B Street | Yuba City | Food | Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
530-751-9168 | |
| Foothill Food Pantry | 10775 Texas Hill Road | Dobbins | Food | Thursday 12:00pm – 1:30pm |
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| Hillside Community Church | 16920 Aero Way (physical) | Brownsville | Food | Sunday 1:15pm – 2:30pm |
530-675-9576 | Can come every other week for food |
| Hope for the Heart Relief Center – Church of Glad Tidings | Warehouse: 4444 Live Oak Blvd, 1/4 mile north of Eager Road | Yuba City | Food | Wednesday, Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm |
530-671-3160, x245 | Has baby supplies and clothing, devliering meals to homeless in encampments |
| Loma Rica Community Church | 111234 Loma Rica Road | Loma Rica | Food | Call for appointment | 530-645-8629 | Loma Rica residents only |
| Marysville First United Methodist | 730 D Street | Marysville | Sack Lunch | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | 345 Oak Street | Colusa | Food | Saturday 9:00am – 11:00am |
530-458-4170 | |
| Riverbottoms Ministry | 2nd Street, near Whiteaker Hall | Yuba City | Lunch | Wednesday, Friday 11:00am |
530-671-1260 | |
| Riverbottoms Ministry | 1390 Franklin Road (St. Andrew Presbyterian Church) | Yuba City | Take out dinner | Thursday 6:00pm |
530-671-1260 | |
| The Salvation Army | 401 Del Norte Ave | Yuba City | Food | Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am – 11:00am |
530-216-4530, x4539 | Can arrange delivery to homebound seniors and the disabled |
| The Salvation Army | Life Building Center: 131 F Street | Marysville | Hot meal and bagged meal | Every day 10:00am – 11:00am |
530-749-6811 | |
| The Salvation Army | 68 2nd Street (near the boat dock) | Yuba City | Hot meal and bagged meal | Every day 12:00pm – 1:00pm |
530-216-4530 | |
| St. Andrew Presbyterian | 1390 Franklin Road | Yuba City | Food | Monday – Friday 1:15pm – 3:15pm |
530-673-7353 | |
| St. Joseph Catholic Church (Catholic Ladies Relief Society) | 8th and B Streets | Marysville | Food | Wednesday & Friday 10:00 am – 12:00pm |
530-742-6461 | |
| St. Vincent de Paul | 222 Clark Ave | Yuba City | Food | Monday – Thursday 9:15am – 11:15am |
530-671-5154 | Call for an appointment until stay-at-home order is lifted |
| Twin Cities Rescue Mission | 940 11th Street | Marysville | Breakfast and dinner | Monday – Sunday 8:00am, 7:30pm |
530-743-8777 | |
| Yuba Sutter Food Bank | 760 Stafford Way | Yuba City | *USDA Food Distribution *Food boxes delivered to 65+ and those at risk *Emergency food box distribution drive through sites |
See Facebook page for distribution schedules: facebook.com/ysfoodbank | 530-673-3834 |