Panther Cares Center strives to help students move from surviving to thriving by providing compassionate, judgment-free services that help students meet their basic needs, reduce barriers, and connect with both on- and off-campus resources.
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College Basic Needs Center - Services
Hygiene and Wellness
We provide a diverse selection of personal products and are dedicated to offering resources and support that enhance overall wellness.
Laptop Loans
The Library provides a limited number of Chromebooks, Windows laptops, and MacBooks for semester-long or in some cases short-term loan. Some of these may be requested online and others are first-come, first-served at the Circulation Desk.
Printing & Photocopies
Free photocopies and printing for students at Panther Cares!
Additional Services and Resources
Money Matters Course
This 6-week course will include valuable information to help students increase their overall knowledge of the importance of finance.
Student Testimonials
"As a student at Sacramento City College who often utilizes campus resources, Panther CARES has helped in many ways. The most important resource is having access to a food pantry on campus. It helps mitigate a small amount of tension from me as having access to groceries requires a lot of time, transportation, money, and etc.
"Ever since I have started using the Panther CARES pantry for the weekly 10 items and the monthly food distributions, I've had to spend considerably less on fresh produce which made up a huge bulk of my cost. Panther CARES food resources has supplemented a lot of my family's weekly meals. And I am so thankful or it."
- SCC student
"I received the Emergency Grant during the Fall 2024 semester, due to losing my father this year. This grant has helped me meet my day-to-day financial needs during this time. I have been able to stay in school through Panther Cares' support and have had more peace of mind when it comes to my finances. "
- SCC student
Student Area Outcomes (SAO)
CityHub includes the College Basic Needs Center. We connect students with resources that address students' basic needs, both on-campus and in the community, so they can remain focused on their education.
- Increase the awareness to students of CityHub/Basic Needs services and how to access on-campus and community resources, to maximize student success in achieving educational goals and to thrive, not just survive.
- Increase and promote awareness of resources to all students, faculty, and staff.
- Increase and build linkages and collaboration with partner agencies in the community that can help students meet their basic needs.
Contact
Questions or more info:
- Phone: (916) 650-2775
- Email: Panthercares@scc.losrios.edu
Summer Hours
Center In-Person
- Monday to Thursday:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Center Online
- Friday:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Market
- Monday to Thursday:
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location
Panther Cares Center
Panther Parkway, across from Hughes Stadium
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
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Staff
- Dean: Andre Coleman
- Interim Student Support Specialist: Courtney Bowie
- Interim Student Support Assistant: Graciela Castañeda Aguayo