1. A student’s guide to meeting basic
survival needs

2. EOPS
(714)992-7097
• Books Awards
• CARE – for single parents
Financial Aid
(714)992-7091
• Assistance for students seeking help with college
tuition through grants, loans, and fee waivers

3. CalWORKS
(714)992-7101
• Assistance for students who require state or
federal government aid
• Child care grants
• Emergency assistance for bus passes, parking
permits, and textbooks
• Referral services for basic needs

4. Workforce Center
(714)992-7136
• Assistance with finding employment opportunities
on and off campus
Foundation Office
(714)525-5651
• Emergency grants for students in desperate need

5. Fullerton College Foodbank
Room 1955 (near swimming pool)
• Provides food for students in need
• Available Tuesdays and Wednesdays from
12:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm – 6:00pm
AS Carebank
Room 222
• May provide a gas card, bus pass, or food
certificates once per semester

6. Groceries
• 99 Cents Only and Dollar Tree stores are
excellent places to find discounted groceries
Fast Food
• Many fast food restaurants offer dollar or value
menu items, but we recommend Wendy’s as the
best option to get a cheap and slightly healthier
fast food meal. A baked potato and side salad only
cost around $2.00.

7. Below is a list of some food distribution locations around Fullerton College.
Most of these locations are run by local churches and they request you
bring an ID card. If you would like to see a longer list of distribution centers,
please visit the SDSI office in Room 801B.
First Lutheran of Fullerton
215 N Lemon St., Fullerton CA 92832
(714)871-7820
Distribution Times: Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00pm
1st Evangelical Free Church
2904 N. Brea Blvd., Fullerton CA 92835
(714)529-5544
Distribution Times: Monday – Friday 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Fullerton Community Center
400 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton CA 92832
(714)738-6305
Distribution Times: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 12:00pm – 3:00pm

8. Apartments
• Consider sharing an apartment with friends to
lower costs
• Remember that you will need to go through a
credit check and provide a list of references
• Craigslist is a good place to start your search
Room Rental
• a great way to lower costs and retain some
independence
• Craigslist is the best place to start your search

9. Fullerton Hostel
1700 N Harbor Blvd., Fullerton CA 92835
(714)738-3721
• If you are in need of immediate temporary shelter, you
can go to the Fullerton Hostel for $24/night.
211 Orange County
• Call 211 on any phone to receive find emergency
shelters in and around Orange County. The
information is free and the call is strictly confidential.

10. Car Shopping
• Craigslist
• Yahoo! Autos
Bicycles
• WalMart sells new bikes starting around $70
• Search Craigslist for used bikes
• Make sure you also purchase a metal “Kryptonite” style lock
so your bike does not get stolen!
Bus System
• The Fullerton College Bursar’s office (located downstairs in
the 2000 building) sells discounted buss passes to FC
students.

11. 211 Orange County
• A comprehensive information and referral system
linking Orange County residents to community
health and human services agencies for support.
• Callers seeking assistance simply dial 2-1-1 from
any phone at any time of day to be connected to
trained, multilingual information and referral
specialists.

12. If you need assistance of any kind, do not
hesitate to contact the SDSI staff:
Student Diversity Success Initiative
Room 801B
sdsi@fullcoll.edu
(714)992-7000 x24067