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Basic Needs Program

Long Beach City College has implemented a Basic Needs program to address hunger and housing insecurity among students. The program is supported by the Healthy Viking Initiative and will provide increased access to food, direct referrals to appropriate housing agencies, and information regarding transportation resources for LBCC students.

LBCC's goal is to make sure every LBCC students’ Basic Needs are taken care of, so students can focus on their studies and achieve their academic and career goals without having to worry about how they are going to access food, or a safe place to sleep. LBCC is dedicated to helping connect students with resources on-campus and in the community. For more information, visit the Basic Needs website at https://www.lbcc.edu/basic-needs-program or contact Basic Needs at 562-938-4756 or email basicneeds@lbcc.edu. 

Viking Vault Food Resources

Food resources are provided to students through the Viking Vault. The Viking Vault is the LBCC food pantry and is located at the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) in E-131, and Pacific Coast Campus (PCC) in QQ-107. As an LBCC student you are able to visit the Viking Vault and get free groceries and snacks to help nourish a healthy body and mind. There are no limits to how many times you visit the Viking Vault.

Housing Resources

Emergency Housing Programs

If you are currently unhoused, please contact our team at basicneeds@lbcc.edu or (562) 938-5045. The Basic Needs Program has a network of housing agencies that we can refer you to based on your current situation and your needs. All emergency housing programs are for students that are currently, or at risk of being unhoused.

Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance

The purpose of this support is to prevent homelessness and reduce financial burden so you can have your basic needs met and focus on achieving your academic goals. LBCC Basic Needs Program can pay direct housing costs only such as rent or utilities. Expenses that are not approved include Wifi, phone bills, medical bills, and car payments.

Transportation

LAC/PCC Campus Shuttle

Have classes on both campuses, or just need to get from one campus to the other? No problem. The Viking Voyager runs regularly between the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) and the Pacific Coast Campus (PCC). You can take the shuttle for free for the first two weeks of the semester and then can ride for free after that with your College Services Card.

LB Transit Tap Student Bus Pass

The LBCC Strong Beach Bus Pass Pilot Program offers all currently enrolled students the opportunity to receive a free LA Metro GoPass. 

  • Eligibility: The only criteria are that a student is enrolled in the current term (including for example full-time, part-time, in-person, online, credit/non-credit, and dual-enrollment students). For more information go to https://www.lbcc.edu/post/transportation

Strong Beach Bus Pass Pilot Program

LBCC is partnering with Long Beach Transit to provide free TAP passes for all currently enrolled LBCC students. For more information, please go to https://www.lbcc.edu/post/transportation and be sure to review the Strong Beach Bus Pass Pilot Program FAQs for more information about how you can receive your bus pass. If you have any additional questions you can email basicneeds@lbcc.edu with your full name, student ID, and best contact information to reach you.