Basic Needs Resources Program
Mission
Our mission is to provide trauma-informed, holistic, student-centered, services to Mt. San Antonio College students. In our commitment to the equitable advancement of economic opportunities and academic success of Mt. SAC students, we aim to minimize the financial burdens of our students facing housing, food, and other basic needs insecurities by raising awareness and providing access to on and off-campus support services.
The Mt. SAC Basic Needs Resources is a comprehensive campus-wide effort that serves students experiencing housing instability, food insecurity, and other emergency/crisis situations.
The program goals are to provide students in need with:
- Food Resources
- Housing Referrals
- Case-Management Support
Apply for CalFresh benefits from the comfort of your own home: Our partners at "Get CalFresh.org" have created a Mt. SAC personalized link for students who wish to apply for CalFresh benefits on their own and at their own pace! This link allows you to complete a short 10 minute application to find out if you and your household are eligible! CalFresh Outreach staff from Mountie Fresh Basic Needs Resources are available to provide support at any point of the application process!
Community Resources: The search box below provides community resources depending on your geographical area.
There are various types of resources available for students in need at Mt. SAC. Our staff can assist you seek the resources most beneficial to your current situation.
Access our research page that houses the 2018 and 2020 #RealCollege Survey Reports for Mt. SAC and links to other basic needs research, including the numerous studies conducted by The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice.
Gifts to our program have a direct impact on students facing basic needs insecurities. If you are interested in donating to our program click the link below and donat to our "Basic Needs Fund" through Foundation. Contact Rigo Estrada, Director Basic Needs Resources at restrada15@mtsac.edu with any questions or potential collaborations. Thank you in advance for considering our program!
Our Staff
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Rigo Estrada, MSW | Director, Basic Needs Resources |
| Vivian Hernandez, MS | Program Coordinator |
| Lorena Cardozo, MS | Student Services Program Specialist II |
| Monica Arellano | Administrative Specialist III |
| Dulce Gonzalez, MSW | Case Manager |
| Abigail Ramirez, MSW | Case Manager |
| Mary Ann Garcia, LCSW | Case Manager |
| Kendra Ubierna, MS | Marketing & Social Media Project Expert |
| Paulina Serrano, MS | Noncredit Basic Needs Expert |
| Helen Hernandez | Mountie Fresh Food Pantry Project Expert |
| Alicia Trujillo | Mountie Fresh Food Pantry Support |
| Stephany Rosales | CalFresh Project Expert |
| Linda Dominguez | CalFresh Outreach Support |
| Kimberly Yerena | Student Navigator Lead |
| Giselle Dorado-Casanova | Student Resource Navigator |
| April Arroyo | Student Resource Navigator |
| Richard Chavez | Student Resource Navigator |
| Pearl Pale | Student Resource Navigator |
| Lizzet Rodas | Student Resource Navigator |
| Gabriel Camacho | Student Resource Navigator |
| Eli Castro | Student Employee (pantry support) |
| Gio Berruecos | Student Employee (pantry support) |
| Nathalie Barrera | Student Employee (CFO & pantry support) |
Contact Us
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 N. Grand Ave
Walnut, CA 91789
Campus Location
Building 9C - Basic Needs Resources
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Email
mountiefresh@mtsac.edu
Phone
909.274.6170
