@UCB_basicneeds

The UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center focuses on economic, food, and student housing justice for our campus community. This is a village effort!

basicneeds.berkeley.edu
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We've moved indoors! Come find the pantry on the 1st floor of the MLK Student Union, right next to the student store.
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Pop up today in collaboration with the Food Art Bank team at platformart.space/! Stop by this afternoon at the Platform Art Space or look out for pantry back at MLK on Wednesday and Thursday this week.
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It is our last week of open hours on the 1st floor of the MLK Student Union - come by to say hi & stay tuned for updates on pantry pop-ups and our fall open hours in BNorth!
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We were low on stock due to a late delivery last week, but back to normal operations this week so come on by!
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This week's inventory! Come visit us Tues, Wed, Thurs, or Saturday at the Student Union.
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Susana Matias & the rest of the Nutritional Science and Toxicology team at UCB have published new research on the benefits of culinary education and NST20 (their personal food security and wellness course) 🍽️🫑🍅nature.berkeley.edu/news/202…
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Are you looking for an extra class to sign up for? Calling all UC Berkeley students who want to learn how to cook and extend their grocery budget... plus eat some nutritious food while getting units for it! Check out NST20, course 27269 this Fall.
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Check out our inventory update for the week! We have an eggcelent assortment 🥚🥕🧅🥦 ready to be restocked every day
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Check out what we have in stock this week! Come by during open hours: this afternoon, tomorrow morning, Thursday evening, or Saturday at lunchtime 🥬
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Food Pantry Update 🌞 Here is the usual Monday update on what's in stock at the food pantry! Check out the food and groceries available at the 1st floor of MLK 🌻
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The UCB Basic Needs Center Food Pantry is open for the summer! Open Hours start June 1st: Tuesday 1pm-7pm, Wednesday 7am-11am, Thursday 5-7pm, and Saturday 11am-1pm. We will be staying on the 1st floor of the MLK Student Union at least through August 7th.
Rockwood is proud to announce the pilot launch for our new offering for and by Black leaders, The HeArt of Black Leadership (HBL), a free 5-day virtual program taking place June 28th – July 2nd, 2021. Deadline for completing an application is Thursday, May 27th. @rockwoodleaders
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The deadline for applying for a basic needs center ambassador position is May 31st! Apply now! Photo content:
QR code to application, clouds, hills, leaves, and BNC logo; text: "we're hiring graduate and undergraduate fall 2021 bnc ambassadors! deadline May 31, 2021. job details: tinyurl.com/joinbncf21 or email us at basicneedscenter@berkeley.edu"

ALT QR code to application, clouds, hills, leaves, and BNC logo; text: "we're hiring graduate and undergraduate fall 2021 bnc ambassadors! deadline May 31, 2021. job details: tinyurl.com/joinbncf21 or email us at [email protected]"

Basic Needs Center retweeted
Basic Needs Center@UCB_basicneeds5 May 2021
🌟SIGN UP TO REQUEST A FREE FURNITURE PICKUP docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… 🌟CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK EVENT facebook.com/events/47624253… 🌟See also: UCB Cooperative Reuse facebook.com/cooperativereus…
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Basic Needs Center retweeted
Basic Needs Center@UCB_basicneeds8 May 2021
🌟🌞Volunteer with the Food Pantry this summer!
A square dark blue graphic with various food drawings on the bottom, food pantry logo, and basic needs center logo. It says volunteer with the food pantry this summer! shifts start june 1st with a minimum of 2 hrs per week commitment and flexible shifts. fill out the following form if you want to get involved at bit.ly/pantryinterestform

ALT A square dark blue graphic with various food drawings on the bottom, food pantry logo, and basic needs center logo. It says volunteer with the food pantry this summer! shifts start june 1st with a minimum of 2 hrs per week commitment and flexible shifts. fill out the following form if you want to get involved at bit.ly/pantryinterestform

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Our food pantry is closed for a 2 week break. We'll be back on Tuesday, 6/1! Stay tuned for summer open hours. Check out our website for other food resources if you need urgent support.
Food Pantry Update 🥬 We are fully stocked and ready as we head into finals week! Check out the food and groceries available at the 1st floor of MLK 🍊
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🌟🌞Volunteer with the Food Pantry this summer!
A square dark blue graphic with various food drawings on the bottom, food pantry logo, and basic needs center logo. It says volunteer with the food pantry this summer! shifts start june 1st with a minimum of 2 hrs per week commitment and flexible shifts. fill out the following form if you want to get involved at bit.ly/pantryinterestform

ALT A square dark blue graphic with various food drawings on the bottom, food pantry logo, and basic needs center logo. It says volunteer with the food pantry this summer! shifts start june 1st with a minimum of 2 hrs per week commitment and flexible shifts. fill out the following form if you want to get involved at bit.ly/pantryinterestform

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Basic Needs Center retweeted
Basic Needs Center@UCB_basicneeds5 May 2021
🌟📦Cal Move Out 2021 MAY 21-23 and MAY 28-30: Come by the CLARK KERR SW PARKING LOT to PICK UP or DROP OFF any Mattresses, Box Springs, Futons, and Other Reusable Furniture!
A white flyer with various colored squares with text about Moving Out safely and sustainably. Do not leave furniture or other items on the curb. Violators can be fined up to 1000 dollars. Avoid fines and keep our streets clean. Sort your waste into the correct bins. Wear a mask, stay physically distant, and wash your hands. Make a plan for disposing of unwanted items, such options are: StopWaste's Resource guide and stopwaste.org. Maintain physical distancing when selling or donating items. City of Berkeley Transfer Station will take up to two mattresses, box springs, or futons for free, up to two tvs and monitors for free, refrigerated appliances for money, and additional landfill waste for money. ewaste collective will accept electronic waste for free in Berkeley. Cooperative Reuse will also accept mattresses and furnitue at Clark Kerr SW Parking Lot, May 21 to 23 and 28 to 30, be sure to bring your cal ID for more info visit calmoveout.com

ALT A white flyer with various colored squares with text about Moving Out safely and sustainably. Do not leave furniture or other items on the curb. Violators can be fined up to 1000 dollars. Avoid fines and keep our streets clean. Sort your waste into the correct bins. Wear a mask, stay physically distant, and wash your hands. Make a plan for disposing of unwanted items, such options are: StopWaste's Resource guide and stopwaste.org. Maintain physical distancing when selling or donating items. City of Berkeley Transfer Station will take up to two mattresses, box springs, or futons for free, up to two tvs and monitors for free, refrigerated appliances for money, and additional landfill waste for money. ewaste collective will accept electronic waste for free in Berkeley. Cooperative Reuse will also accept mattresses and furnitue at Clark Kerr SW Parking Lot, May 21 to 23 and 28 to 30, be sure to bring your cal ID for more info visit calmoveout.com

A white flyer which reads Cooperative Reuse free mattress and furniture recycling for cal students on may 21 to 23 and may 28 to 30 from 10am to 5pm at the Clark Kerr SW Parking Lot. They will be accepting mattresses, box springs, futons, and other furniture in reusable condition and they MUST be bed-bug free. Face masks are required for drop off, do not participate if you have a cough fever or feel ill. Illegally dumped items will lead to steep fines. Visit CalMoveOut.com for more info and tips for a safe and sustainable move out

ALT A white flyer which reads Cooperative Reuse free mattress and furniture recycling for cal students on may 21 to 23 and may 28 to 30 from 10am to 5pm at the Clark Kerr SW Parking Lot. They will be accepting mattresses, box springs, futons, and other furniture in reusable condition and they MUST be bed-bug free. Face masks are required for drop off, do not participate if you have a cough fever or feel ill. Illegally dumped items will lead to steep fines. Visit CalMoveOut.com for more info and tips for a safe and sustainable move out

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Basic Needs Center retweeted
Basic Needs Center@UCB_basicneeds3 May 2021
Food Pantry Update 🥕 Here is the usual Monday update on what's in stock at the food pantry! Check out the food and groceries available at the 1st floor of MLK 🌟
A rectangle graphic with an orange background and a list of foods ordered for the food pantry on May 3rd 2021 produce ordered celery carrots onions (yellow) onions (red) apples oranges sweet potatoes potatoes cilantro strawberries broccoli radishes tofu proteins ordered are canned tuna canned chicken canned Black beans canned Garbanzo dry pinto beans eggs peanut butter tilapia Lentils chicken drumsticks whole chicken veggie soup Chicken soup PORK and BEANS canned goods ordered are peas & carrots green beans diced tomatoes tomato sauce pasta sauce mixed fruit mixed vegetable peaches pears corn dairy and juice ordered are milk soy milk almond milk coconut milk strawberry apple juice grains ordered are White RIce Brown Rice Oats WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI Spaghetti MAC & CHEESE gF pasta gF cornflakes other food items ordered are Olive oil canola oil hot sauce Vegetable Bouillon Garlic Powder Chili Powder

ALT A rectangle graphic with an orange background and a list of foods ordered for the food pantry on May 3rd 2021 produce ordered celery carrots onions (yellow) onions (red) apples oranges sweet potatoes potatoes cilantro strawberries broccoli radishes tofu proteins ordered are canned tuna canned chicken canned Black beans canned Garbanzo dry pinto beans eggs peanut butter tilapia Lentils chicken drumsticks whole chicken veggie soup Chicken soup PORK and BEANS canned goods ordered are peas & carrots green beans diced tomatoes tomato sauce pasta sauce mixed fruit mixed vegetable peaches pears corn dairy and juice ordered are milk soy milk almond milk coconut milk strawberry apple juice grains ordered are White RIce Brown Rice Oats WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI Spaghetti MAC & CHEESE gF pasta gF cornflakes other food items ordered are Olive oil canola oil hot sauce Vegetable Bouillon Garlic Powder Chili Powder

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