The Basic Needs Hub welcomes YOU!
Join Us! Basic Needs Student Success Resources Fair
Tuesday, October 6th from 1 - 3 PM in the Sunken GardenDe Anza's currently registered students can access the following basic needs supports and resources.
The Hub uses the UWill app in your MyPortal to grant you access to most services.
- Save some time, get your account set up on UWill before coming to the Hub.
- Once your account is active, come into the Hub and you'll just scan the QR code for each basic needs resource that you need.
- Need help? Come to the Hub front desk with your UWill account set-up questions, or use one of our devices to scan the QR code that you need.
Dedicated Staff & Hub to Connect you with Basic Needs Resources
Our dedicated Basic Needs Hub staff can help to connect with basic needs support on campus and in our community, including
- BenefitsCal -- Food, Cash Aid and Health Coverage Benefits
- Information about campus services to assist you
- Referrals and help with completing applications for off-campus resources
- Computers you can use to find resources and submit basic needs support applications
Visit us in our new, expanded Hub location in the Baldwin Winery building. Look for the entrance on the north side of the building, facing the A Quad and Stevens Creek Boulevard. (Financial Aid is on the other side.)
CLICK for our Hours of Operation
You are welcome to fill out this online form to request information or assistance.
Once you submit the form, we'll be in touch as soon as possible.
Phone: 408.864.8724
Roary's Market - FREE Weekly Groceries
Roary's Market is located inside the new Hub: Enter on the north side of the Baldwin Winery building, facing the A Quad and Stevens Creek Boulevard.
- Come by Roary's Market if you need food assistance, you can get free meat, produce, dairy products and other grocery items.
- We partner with Second Harvest Food Bank.
- Click here for additional food resources.
Roary's Cafe - FREE Meals, Snacks, Coffee/Tea
Roary's Cafe offers our registered students a daily snack and beverage, as well as access to meals. Check out our Daily Menu.
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Cafe and Daily Menu subject to change to due limited supplies, vendor changes, etc. Come by or contact us if you have questions about what is available today.
Roary's Cafe is located inside the Hub (the Baldwin Winery building).
CLICK for our Hours of Operation
Contact us
Email: dabasicneeds@fhda.edu
Phone: 408.864.8724
Roary's Closet - FREE Gently Used Clothing
Roary's Closet offers registered students access to an assortment of free, gently used clothes, shoes and accessories.
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NEW! Career Section - Come by before your next interview or meeting presentation.
Roary's Closet is located inside the Hub (the Baldwin Winery building).
CLICK for our Hours of Operation
Contact us
Email: dabasicneeds@fhda.edu
Phone: 408.864.8724
Monthly Baby Supplies @ The Hub
The Hub offers monthly baby supplies (diapers and wipes) to our currently registered student parents.
- Come to the Hub's Front Desk to request a monthly supply of items for your baby (while supplies last).
Monthly Toiletry & Hygiene Bags @ The Hub
The Hub offers monthly toiletry & hygiene bags for our currently registered students.
- Come to the Hub's Front Desk to request a monthly toiletry & hygiene bag (while supplies last).
Monthly School Supplies, Printing, Computer Access @ The Hub
The Hub offers FREE monthly school supplies for our currently registered students.
- Come to the Hub's Front Desk to request a free notebook (while supplies last).
Need to print something?
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Email dafoodpantry@fhda.edu with your full name, cwid and attach your document (in a print friendly format).
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This is a popular service, and we are a busy center! Please plan ahead and allow the Hub staff at least 30 minutes to print your document.
Need computer access to signup for a basic needs resource?
- We offer computer access to currently registered students who need help getting connected with a basic needs resource, complete an application or to make a request assistance for community support.
Pads for Peers Partnership - FREE sanitary pads and tampons
Pads for Peers is a Bay Area-based nonprofit whose mission is to make good-quality menstrual hygiene products available and accessible and to cultivate a supportive and open culture around periods.
To receive products like sanitary pads and tampons in a free, personalized comfort box from Pads for Peers, students should:
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- Have access to their school email
- Sign up at Pads for Peers
- Select desired menstrual items
- Pick up their personalized box every second Monday at The Hub
For questions, contact program@padsforpeers.org.
Technology, Housing, Transportation & Health Resources
Learn more about resources for technology, housing, transportation and health here.
New: 50% Off Fares for Buses, Light Rail and More for Currently Registered Students
New: 50% Off Fares for Buses, Light Rail and More for Currently Registered Students
Clipper START is a pilot program to provide single-ride discounts to eligible low-income riders on AC Transit, BART, Caltrain, Golden Gate Ferry, San Francisco Muni, Santa Clara Valley Transit (VTA) and more.
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These discounts are available for Bay Area residents age 19-64 who meet certain income standards.
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You must submit an application along with proof of identification, proof of income and other requested information.
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Learn more and apply at clipperstartcard.com
Stop By the Hub – Roary's Market, Roary's Cafe & Roary's Closet and get what you need to succeed!
Check out our new, expanded location in the Baldwin Winery building.
Look for the entrance on the north side of the building, facing the A Quad and Stevens Creek Boulevard. (Financial Aid is on the other side.)
Fall Quarter Hours
- Monday: 10 a.m. to noon and 2:00p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday: Closed
Hours of operation subject to change with short notice due to special events, vendor changes, and limited to no supplies.
Fall Closure Dates
- October 6, 2026
- October 27, 2026
- November 11, 2026
- November 26-27, 2026
Contact us:
- Email: dabasicneeds@fhda.edu
- Phone: 408.864.8724
Follow us:
- Instagram: @thehubdeanzacollege
Finding Free, Nutritious Food in our Area
- Convenience & accessibility — The site provides an easy way to “Find Food Now,” letting users select the type of service they need (fresh groceries or ready-to-eat meals), view days and times, and locate distribution sites.
- Multiple languages supported — Recognizing our diverse community, the website offers information in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, Russian, Korean, Persian, Arabic, Italian, German and French.
- Supports overall nutrition security — The site emphasizes that while living in this area can be expensive, obtaining healthy food doesn’t have to be. It aligns with our commitment to reduce hunger and bolster access to nutrition.
- Comprehensive resource beyond the immediate need — In addition to finding distribution sites, the site provides links to apply for programs like CalFresh (formerly SNAP) and other food-related services (senior meal programs, WIC) — helping those who need more than just a one-time food pick-up.
- Reliable contact & support — When someone needs help, the website provides a dedicated phone line (1-800-984-3663) and a means to request a call in a preferred language.
- Local trust and mission-driven — Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s mission is to end hunger in our community, and this site is part of that mission.
BenefitsCal: Food, Cash Aid and Health Coverage Benefits
BenefitsCal is a portal where Californians can get and manage benefits online. This includes food assistance (CalFresh), formerly food stamps; cash aid (CalWORKs, General Assistance, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants); and affordable health insurance (Medi-Cal).
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CalFresh (SNAP): Monthly grocery funds loaded onto an EBT card
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CalWORKs: Temporary cash assistance for families with children
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General Assistance/General Relief (GA/GR): Short-term financial assistance for eligible adults (availability varies by county)
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Medi-Cal: Free or low-cost health insurance, including medical, dental, vision and mental health services
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Child Care Assistance: Help paying for child care while working or attending school
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Cal-Learn: Support for eligible pregnant or parenting students receiving CalWORKs
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Refugee Cash Assistance
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Assistance for trafficking or crime victims
The Daily Menu of Food Resources
Mondays: Prepared Meals
Visit the Hub on Mondays to:
- Pick up a prepared meal, available starting at 10 a.m. and continuing while supplies last.
Tuesdays: Bill Wilson Center; PB&J
- Representatives from the Bill Wilson Center will be available by phone (408) 925-0231 to provide information about emergency housing and other off-campus services.
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are available beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing while supplies last.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays: ParkIt Market
The mobile ParkIt Market from West Valley Community Services will be in Parking Lot A on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, from 1:45 to 3 p.m. They have fresh produce, meat, dairy products, dry goods and canned food.
Wednesdays: World Food Movement
- Enjoy hot food from World Food Movement, available starting at 11:30 a.m. and continuing while supplies last.
Thursdays: Loaves and Fishes, World Food Movement
- A mobile food pantry from Loaves and Fishes will visit Parking Lot A every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m.
- Enjoy hot food from World Food Movement, available starting at 11:30 a.m. and continuing while supplies last.
Can't Visit In Person?
You are welcome to fill out this online form to request information or assistance. Once you submit the form, we'll be in touch as soon as possible.
