Basic Needs Center
Office Location:
Terrace Center (TC) 106
Hours of Operation:
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

Angela Liu,
Basic Needs Food Distribution Coordinator
Email: aliu35@ucmerced.edu
Phone: 209-316-8136

Miguel Meza Balbin,
Assistant Director for Food Access and Education Initiatives
Email: mmezabalbin@ucmerced.edu
Phone: 209-746-6121
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