Basic Needs
The Basic Needs program offers support to students experiencing food, housing, and basic needs insecurity. We aim to connect students to resources on and off campus.
General Basic Needs Events
All Events
Access Basic Needs Support
UNLV Students who need support accessing housing, food, and basic need items can reach out directly to connect with staff to receive in person guidance and connections to community and campus resources (such as the HOPE Scholars Program).
Students can directly access basic need items in our office on a weekly basis. Items include hygiene products, nonperishable food, school supplies, clothing/linens, and cleaning supplies. Students can schedule a time to pick up items by using our booking page. Our office is located in Student Union Room 309 and open Monday - Friday (*closed for events and major holidays).
Contact
Ash Xander Quinn
Basic Needs Program Coordinator
Student Union Room 309
Email: ash.quinn@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-5721
Take What You Need Program
Our Take What You Need program is a monthly event where currently enrolled students can access basic needs items such as non-perishable food items, hygiene items, and some school supplies. An RSVP is required to attend the event. Students can RSVP for our April 1st event at the following link:
- Non-perishable food items
- Hygiene products
- Some school supplies
Upcoming Events
Donation
We accept donations of new/gently used items for our Take What You Need programs and Basic Needs Closet. Donations can be delivered to:
Student Union
Room 316, Front Desk
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We also accept donations from our Amazon Wishlist.