Student Resources - Basic Needs

Basic Needs Center

The Basic Needs Center provides a variety of services to students in financial need, including food support, temporary housing, textbook lending, and many other resources. They also host events and discussions to form community around students' material needs and economic conditions. The BNC office can be found at Champinefu Lodge on 1030 SW Madison Avenue and is open Mondays to Thursdays 8am-6pm and Fridays 8am-5pm.

Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center provides childcare, housing, and other services for OSU students with children and families. Childcare locations on-campus can be found here.

Oregon SNAP

OSU domestic students in and out of state are eligible for Oregon's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Individuals receive an average of nearly $200/month to buy food and groceries. Full student eligibility criteria can be found here. International students are not eligible for SNAP benefits, but can access the Basic Needs Center's food assistance application for support.

Student Employment

OSU domestic students in and out of state are eligible for Oregon's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Individuals receive an average of nearly $200/month to buy food and groceries. Full student eligibility criteria can be found here. International students are not eligible for SNAP benefits, but can access the Basic Needs Center's food assistance application for support.

Really, Really Free Market

The Really, Really Free Market provides items including clothing, electronics, books, ready-to-eat meals, and much more for free. Items are donated by Corvallis community members. The Corvallis RRFM can be found on Fridays, 12-4pm at Corvallis Central Park and Mondays-Fridays 2-6pm at the Benton Plaza Free Store.