An overview of UC Berkeley’s basic needs services
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Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, staff or faculty member, there are a host of services on campus to ensure all of your needs are met.
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All kids in CA deserve two school meals a day
We urge the governor and the Legislature to work together to ensure that free, universal meals for breakfast and lunch are included in the final state budget.
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UC Berkeley resources, student organizations address student food insecurity
With about a quarter of UC Berkeley students seeking basic needs assistance, campus and student organizations have worked to address student food insecurity, among other concerns.
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CA Gov. Newsom, Legislative leaders announce agreement for COVID-19 relief
On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders announced an immediate action agreement to provide a package of relief funds to those impacted by the recession.
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CalFresh must be made more accessible, less prohibitive for Californians
STATE AFFAIRS: CA’s struggle with food assistance is not a matter of paucity but paper shuffling
It’s simple, really. People need easy and equitable access to food. The process of obtaining aid should not be as difficult as California has made it.
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500,000 eligible households leave CalFresh each year, policy brief finds
A policy brief published Friday found that each year, about 500,000 households leave CalFresh, a program that provides Californians with food stamps.
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Early life exposure to food insecurity has lasting effects, study finds
A research article published Jan. 2 observed Latinx farmworker children and found that exposure to food insecurity early in life can have a lasting impact on children’s growth.
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Helpful resources to maintain your well-being and academic success during finals
Make your life a little less stressful this finals season by planning ahead, using campus resources and prioritizing yourself.
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UC regents approve 2021-22 budget plan, student basic needs report
On its second day of virtual meetings this week, the UC Board of Regents approved a report on student basic needs as well as the 2021-22 budget plan.
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California Policy Lab receives $2M National Science Foundation grant
In an effort to promote research in policy and social science, the National Science Foundation, or NSF, awarded the California Policy Lab, or CPL, a four-year, $2 million grant.
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