Hello all,
As we are wrapping up Spring Quarter, here are upcoming summer updates:
Regular Summer Hours of Operation for the Basic Needs Center
During Eval Week the Basic Needs Center will be open Wednesday June 11 from 1 – 5 p.m. Closed during Commencement.
- Closed June 16 – 20
Regular Summer Hours of Operation for the Basic Needs Center
Starting June 25 – Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Drop-in (No appointment needed)
Students bring A# for check-in.
To donate to the Basic Needs Center review our Item Donation Guidelines via our webpage.
A donation box is available outside of the Basic Needs Center. For other questions about donating or coordinating a drop off contact our email: basicneeds@evergreen.edu
We are no longer accepting clothing donations as we currently have a surplus of clothing. We will resume beginning Fall 2025.
Here are other organizations that may accept clothing donations:
Sergios Place
3501 Mary Elder Rd NE , Olympia, WA
360-706-2287
Community Youth Services
711 State Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 943-0780
Reminder:
The Basic Needs Center facilitates access to essential resources such as housing, food, clothing, hygiene products, and community services, at no cost to students. Our Basic Needs Navigator offers private one-on-one and virtual appointments and helps students connect to community resources through tailored referrals and advocacy. The Basic Needs team collaborates with support services across campus and a variety of community partners – including peer support, transportation, health services, legal aid, family support, and more – to ensure students have the guidance they need to navigate local resources/services and overcome challenges. Bilingual support is available in English/Spanish.
Contact us:
The Basic Needs Center Website & appointment link – https://www.evergreen.edu/academics/centers-institutes/community-based-learning/basic-needs-center
E-mail – basicneeds@evergreen.edu
Having trouble making an appointment, need a virtual appointment, time outside of Basic Needs Center hours, or further support?
Contact us at basicneeds@evergreen.edu or your Basic Needs Navigator at, v.guardado@evergreen.edu who is ready to help!
Evergreen Foodbank Updates:
Thanks to our strong partnership with Thurston County Foodbank, we are able to provide food distribution on-campus via The Basic Needs Center. Our foodbank satellite is part of the Thurston County Foodbank network. Client visits at this location count towards the allotted visits per month for each client. (2 full visits a month & 1 supplemental visit per week)
Upcoming Distributions:
June 10 & 24
July 8 & 22
August 12 & 26
September 9 & 23
Where: The Basic Needs Center, CAB 135 , Olympia Campus
When: 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Available for ALL (Students, Staff, and Community Members)
Contact basicneeds@evergreen.edu if you’d like to sign up to volunteer!
For other Thurston County Food Bank distribution times and locations, visit: https://tcfb.org/services/locations/pick-u
We are seeking donations of plastic bags for our foodbank!
Plastic Bag donation drop off areas:
Housing Community Center (HCC) by Pod Market
SEM II 2115 – CCBLA Lobby
CAB 1st Floor – Infront of Greenery
Basic Needs Center CAB 135 – During hours of operation
Tacoma Food Access Resources:
For a complete list of Food Distribution in the Tacoma area: https://www.efoodnet.org/find-food/
Stay Connected
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