Basic Needs Hub
The Basic Needs Hub is a one-stop location for PCC students to find support for their basic needs concerns.
Who We Are
The PCC Basic Needs Hub is a part of the Basic Needs,Sustainability and Leadership department. Each Hub is staffed by a team of Peer Resource Navigators. Our Peer Resource Navigators are student interns from the PCC Family and Human Services program who offer a peer-to-peer model of support.
Learn more about our program and check out our events page.
What We Do
We provide PCC students with information and referrals to basic needs resources like food, housing, transportation, and healthcare so they can focus on their personal, academic and career goals.
Peer Resource Navigators help guide and assist PCC students with:
- SNAP eligibility screening and applications
- Complete this quick screener to see if you qualify for SNAP!
- Oregon Health Plan information and applications
- Accessing community free food resources
- Navigating housing resources and referrals
- Mental health provider search
- TriMet Reduced Fare Program applications
- Connection and referrals to on-campus and community resources to address their basic needs
Where
Hubs are connected to the Panther Pantry at each PCC campus:
- Cascade: Student Union, Room 207
- Rock Creek: Building 5, Room 113
- Southeast: Mt Tabor Building, Room 152
- Sylvania: CC Building, Room 216
When
Basic Needs Hub Winter 2025 Hours:
- Rock Creek – Monday & Tuesday, 10am-2pm
- Cascade – Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-2pm
- Sylvania – Tuesday & Wednesday, 10am-3pm
- Southeast – Wednesday, 1pm-5pm
- Remote – Appointments slots available Monday-Thursday
Hub Closures:
- December 12th-January 3rd (winter break)
- January 20th (MLK Jr. Holiday)
How to Connect
Drop-In: Stop by anytime we are open, we’d love to connect with you!
Appointments: Complete this form to request an appointment with a Peer Resource Navigator.
Email: basicneeds@pcc.edu
The office of BNSL is pleased to offer accommodations to ensure that our programs are accessible and inclusive. Please email a request, questions, and thoughts to: basicneeds@pcc.edu