Basic Needs Resources

CPO Basic & Essential Needs Services

Located in the Student Activities Centre, the Community Programs Office provides a range of essential services and support for UCLA students and faculty.

• One Two Pantries: CPO Food Closet & Collective Pantry

  The CPO Food Closet (opened in 2009) and the Collective Pantry (opened in 2022) provide food and other basic necessities to students facing financial challenges. These services operate anonymously and accept donations to support their daily operations.

• CPO Basic & Essential Needs Collective Lounge

  The CPO Lounge, which opened in January 2004, provides a space for students to study, relax, and enjoy snacks. It features comfortable seating and acts as a community hub for student interaction and resource access.

• CPO Computer Lab

  The CPO Computer Lab is available for use to all UCLA students with no charge. Each student is allotted 150 duplicate prints (75 sheets) per quarter with a maximum of 100 pages (50 sheets) per job. The CPO Computer Lab is one of few free printing resources on campus.
  
  Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm, reopening for Study Hall from 8:30pm to 12:00am. Friday hours are 8:00am to 4:00pm. Closed on weekends and holidays.

• CPO Commuter Student Locker Program

  Launched in 2004, the CPO Locker Program supports commuter students by offering secure storage while attending classes. For more information, please contact Perzia Devoux at pdevoux@cpo.ucla.edu and cc Iyanna Waring iwaring@cpo.ucla.edu

• CPO Refrigerated Lockers Program

  Refrigerated lockers will be available for students to store perishable food and medications. This initiative, supported by CalRecycle, is particularly useful for students using the Food Closet or bringing meals from home.
  
  To reserve a locker, please contact Iyanna Waring at iwaring@cpo.ucla.edu.
  

• CPO Basic Needs Collective Kitchen Space

  Located in SAC, the kitchen provides students with microwaves, toaster ovens, and other cooking amenities. It supports student well-being by allowing them to prepare meals on campus.

• CPO Monthly Fresh Produce Fairs

  Starting in Fall Quarter 2024, the CPO’s Monthly Fresh Produce Fairs, in partnership with Food Forward, will offer students access to fresh, locally sourced produce each month. This initiative supports healthy eating habits while helping to alleviate food insecurity by providing nutritious options directly on campus.
  
  To learn more about this program, please contact Iyanna Waring at iwaring@cpo.ucla.edu.

• CPO Food Cart Program

  The CPO Food Closet Food Cart Program, which began during Fall 2021, provides convenient access to nutritious food by delivering it directly to students through partnerships with various campus departments. This service is designed to support students facing financial challenges and make food access more seamless.
  
  Currently, satellite CPO Food Closet locations at the following centers:
  - Academic Advancement Program (AAP)
  - Center for Accessible Education (CAE)
  - BruinHub at John Wooden Center
  - Transfer Student Resource Center
  - Luskin School of Public Affairs
  - Graduate Students Resource Center
  - LGBTQ Campus Resource Center
  - Pacific Islands’ Community Center (PICC)
  - Undocumented Center
  - Bruin Resource Center
  - Center for Accessible Education (CAE)
  - UCLA Teaching Kitchen
  - Dashew Center
  - Latinx Success Center
  - UCLA Military Science (ROTC)

• CPO CalFresh Initiative

  CalFresh provides monthly grocery support for students. The CPO CalFresh Initiative assists with eligibility awareness and application help through events and weekly hours.

• Bruin Bites

  Bruin Bites program is an opt-in service designed to notify students about campus events or meetings offering leftover food. By participating, students receive electronic alerts when food is available, helping to reduce food waste while addressing food insecurity on campus.
  
  Click the link to be directed to a sign-up page.

• CPO Grocery Bundle Program

  The CPO Basic & Essential Needs Grocery Bundle Program provides students weekly grocery packages during designated weeks throughout the quarter. Students must complete an application and submit required materials to participate in the program.

• CPO SmartRides Study Hall Van Service

  The evening Study Hall Van Service provides safe rides for students studying late. The service runs Monday–Thursday from 8:30pm to 12:00am, within a 10-mile radius.

• CPO SmartRides Extreme Commuter Van Service

  The CPO SmartRides Commuter Van Service, which began in fall 2009, offers rides home for students within an 11-30 mile radius. Students must submit their study list and the van service application by 12pm for same-day service.