Basic Needs Center
Office Location:
Terrace Center (TC) 106
Hours of Operation:
Summer 2025 Operations: June 2 - August 1:
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Closed during campus holidays, spring break, and winter curtailment.
Staff
Miguel Meza Balbin,
Assistant Director for Food Access and Education Initiatives
Email: mmezabalbin@ucmerced.edu
Phone: 209-746-6121
Angela Liu,
Basic Needs Food Distribution Coordinator
Email: aliu35@ucmerced.edu
Phone: 209-316-8136
Charah Coleman,
Financial Wellness Program Manager
In Partnership: Financial Aid Department
Email: ccoleman11@ucmerced.edu
Vacant
Sustainable Food Programs Coordinator
In Partnership: Department of Sustainability
Student Staff
Elauria
Bobcat Pantry & Campus Garden Lead
Alliah
Bobcat Pantry Lead
Brian
Bobcat Pantry Lead
Cameron
Bobcat Pantry Lead
Rodolfo
Bobcat Pantry Lead
Sarah
Bobcat Pantry Lead
Jade
Nutrition Education Lead
Marysol
Bobcat Pantry Lead
Jennifer
CalFresh Outreach Co-lead
Jenny
CalFresh Outreach Co-lead
Jordi
Calfresh Student Advocate
Darlene
Calfresh Student Advocate
Noah
Professional Clothing Closet Assistant
Lydia
Professional Clothing Closet Assistant
Haddiqa
Engagement/Outreach Lead
Jesse
Website and App Support Lead
Jordynn
Basic Needs Media Lead
