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All gifts matched up to $30,000!
Thanks to generous donors, your gift is 2X as powerful.
Special thanks to our amazing match donors: James Pan and Carol Wu, Jeanette and Kevin Kennedy, Glenn and Karen Dearing, Jennifer and Matthew Leavenworth, Aarati and Rishi Sawhney, and one anonymous donor.
Every dollar brings us closer to ensuring all Berkeley students have access to housing and food.
Federal policy changes have disrupted food and housing support for many students. The UC Berkeley Basic Needs Center is preparing to meet increased demand and provide immediate assistance when students need it most.
From November 9 through December 4, your support will help students access food, emergency financial assistance, housing resources, and case management services that keep them enrolled and on track to graduate.
Please make a gift today to ensure that no student has to choose between their education and their basic needs.
Why this moment is important
Thousands of Berkeley students already face food and housing insecurity. Anticipated changes to public assistance programs could place even more students at risk, increasing demand for emergency support and campus-based resources.
When public systems fall short, the Basic Needs Center serves as a critical safety net, helping students access nutritious food, emergency aid, resource navigation, and housing support.
Your gift helps a Berkeley student remain stable during this stressful uncertainty.
Our community continues to step up - we hope you’ll join us!
When students faced delays in accessing assistance in 2025, Basic Needs supporters responded immediately.
Our Berkeley community continues to demonstrate what is possible when we all act together.
This year, students need your help to get through the fall semester amid these federal changes.
How your gift makes a tremendous difference
The Basic Needs Center can move resources quickly to meet urgent needs.
Suggested giving levels:
$25 Provides emergency food support for a student facing immediate need.
$50 Helps supply groceries and essential resources during a difficult week.
$100 Supports emergency assistance that helps students stay focused on their coursework.
$10/month Provides reliable support throughout the year while helping build long-term stability for students facing tough times.
