CityHub
CityHub Search
CityHub is a free tool students can use to search for free or reduced-cost services like medical care, food, job training, and more.
College Basic Needs Center - Services
CityHub includes the College Basic Needs Center. We connect students with resources that address students' basic needs, both on-campus and in the community, so they can remain focused on their education.
If you're looking for food resources outside of SCC Food Distribution days, the Sacramento Food Bank offers many locations in your neighborhood throughout the Region. They also have a list of Emergency Response Agencies or you can also call 211.
SCC On-Campus Food Distribution Days
Food Distribution is bimonthly (twice a month on Thursday), held in front of the College Store.
Here are our future distribution days for Fall 2023:
- August 24
- September 7
- September 21
- October 5
- October 19
- November 2
- November 16
- November 30
- December 14
Sign-Up Required
Sign up to receive a fresh produce box with items like lettuce, carrots, potatoes, apples, and other seasonal fruits and vegetables. Some distributions include dry goods boxes and gift cards.
You must sign up for each distribution date. Our Food Distribution is not a one-time registration/sign-up.
Once you have signed up for our Food Distribution, you will receive an email notification a few days before our actual Food Distribution date.
Additional Services
CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) is a nutrition program that helps students and their families buy healthy foods.
If you are on a limited income and are struggling to buy the healthy foods that you need, then CalFresh may be able to help! Plus, CalFresh benefits do not impact your financial aid, and you do not need your parents' tax return information to apply.
- Midtown Sacramento Resources
- Sacramento Homeless Services
- Public Clothing Programs
- Public Mega Distributions
- Public Arcade Distribution
- Vision Resources
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services offers a variety of services to the community. They offer more than just food. From diapers for a newborn baby to Immigration Legal Services to utility assistance (and more!).
Have a great idea for a business?
Want to develop a side hustle?
Complete the Money Matter course and become eligible to receive a micro-grant of up to $200 to start a business.
If you have any questions or need more information please call (916) 650-2929.
Every Tuesday, we provide a variety of free healthy fruits and snacks for registered students. These are provided to help keep you nourished and energized, to help you focus on your coursework and study time.
Stop by one of our nine locations:
- LRC 1st Floor Lobby
- Rodda Hall North (Outside EOPS)
- Admission & Records Office
- Cultural Engagement Centers - Student Center
- DSPS
- Rodda Hall South - RISE
- Re-Emerging Scholars
- ESL Lab
- Math/Stats Tutoring Lab
No sign-up is required for Fruitful Outreach.
Housing insecurity creates a challenge for all college students and their ability to perform academically.
Housing Resources Request
Funds donated to the Los Rios Colleges Fund or campus-based Cares Programs can be used to provide a hotel stay, allowing a student who is facing homelessness to have a safe place to stay while accessing other resources.
To be eligible to apply for the emergency hotel program, the student must be:
- enrolled and attending in current semester application is being submitted and in a minimum of six units at any one of our four campuses (American River, Cosumnes River, Folsom Lake, Sacramento City) in good standing. If you are not currently enrolled and attending in the current semester your application with automatically be denied.
- making satisfactory academic progress
- facing an emergency situation
The student is limited to one emergency hotel stay.
Housing Consultations and Support
Affordable Rental Properties Listing (SHRA-Financed)
In partnership with a local community-based organization, the college now has a "Case Manager" to assist students experiencing housing insecurities or homelessness navigate all the resources available in the Sacramento region. The case manager will assist students to become knowledgeable of all the resources available in Sacramento, how to engage in those services successfully, and support/encourage students along the way.
The Case Manager, Jose, is available in person every Tuesday and Thursday in LRC-120 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Please schedule an appointment in advance to ensure you're able to meet with him.
If you'd like to be contacted by Jose through email regarding Housing Consultations and Support please complete the Housing Resource Request form.
Please note that we do not provide lists of apartments nor general apartment search information.
This 6-week course will include valuable information to help students increase their overall knowledge of the importance of finance:
- budgeting
- banking
- money mindfulness
- credit repair
- and more
Prepare for a better financial future by participating today.
Students also receive a $100 gift card after successfully completing the course.
If you have any questions or need more information please call (916) 650-2929.
This program is designed to help students learn to stretch their food budgets, apply for and maximize food benefits like Cal Fresh, acquire culinary skills, and utilize money and time-saving techniques. We believe this will result in more time, money, and resources, allowing for healthy lifestyles and food choices.
Students also receive cooking appliances (crockpot/slow cooker, sheet pans, stock pots, cooking utensils, etc) after completing each module.
Sign up today and learn how to do more and save more.
If you have any questions or need more information please call (916) 650-2929.
Apply for a Student Emergency Grant with SCC's Campus Interventions Office.
The Student Emergency Grant provides up to $500 to SCC students who are involved in sudden and unexpected emergencies that threaten their ability to continue their education.
What will Not Be Considered or Rewarded for this Grant:
- late car payments
- car repairs
- cell phone bills
- internet bills
- personal loans
- childcare
- lack of personal monthly finances
- medical bills
- anything else that is not an immediate current crisis or unexpected emergency
When Will I Receive Funds?
If your grant is approved, it will take at least 3 or more weeks to receive funds.
Requirements
Students must:
- provide proof of the emergency situation:
- If the emergency is related to a utility bill, provide a copy of the utility bill.
- If the emergency is regarding rent and/or 3-day notice, provide a copy of the rental agreement or of your 3-day notice.
- Application submitted without adequate proof and documentation will be denied.
- be actively enrolled and attending 6 units for Current Academic Semester (waitlisted classes will not be considered)
- be in good academic standing
- be making satisfactory academic progress
The Textbook/Supply Voucher provides students an opportunity to request additional financial assistance to obtain textbooks and/or course-adopted supplies for required coursework. Students can receive $250 per year for up to 2 years.
Students must be able to demonstrate a financial need. Vouchers are available until funds are expended.
Contact
Email: cityhub@scc.losrios.edu
Hours
Monday to Friday:
8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location
Learning Resource Center, LRC-120
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
Follow Us
Staff
Supervisor: Linda Delgadillo
Email: delgadl@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 558-2671
Student Area Outcomes (SAO)
CityHub includes the College Basic Needs Center. We connect students with resources that address students' basic needs, both on-campus and in the community, so they can remain focused on their education.
- Increase the awareness to students of CityHub/Basic Needs services and how to access on-campus and community resources, to maximize student success in achieving educational goals and to thrive, not just survive.
- Increase and promote awareness of resources to all students, faculty, and staff.
- Increase and build linkages and collaboration with partner agencies in the community that can help students meet their basic needs.