Hornet Hub: Basic Needs Resource Center

With the sudden delay in CalFresh benefits, the Basic Needs Resource Center gives extra support for Hornets in need

Nojixa Anacleto and Jaqueline Ruvalcaba • November 17, 2025

CalFresh, California’s system for disbursing SNAP benefits, was paused on Nov. 1 due the federal government shutdown. CalFresh recently started up again on Nov. 12, allowing SNAP benefits to begin resuming.

Students who are still struggling at this time and are unsure where to get resources should go to The Basic Needs Resource Center, located at The WELL. The center is an extra resource for Sacramento State students who are in need of food stability, clothing or supplies. Here is how students can apply and what type of supplies are offered at the BNRC.

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Nojixa Anacleto, Multimedia Staffer

(she/her) Nojixa Anacleto is a Junior journalism major who transferred from Contra Costa College. This is her first semester at Sac State and the State Hornet as a multimedia staffer. She hopes to work behind the scenes or become a photo journalist and help with social media in news. In her free time she loves the outdoors, taking photos, spending time with her family, friends and pets.

Jaqueline Ruvalcaba, Spanish Staffer

(she/her) Jaqueline Ruvalcaba is a senior journalism major in her second semester at The State Hornet as a Spanish staffer. With her experience in video editing, photography and digital media, she is passionate about storytelling through video, music, video games and film.