The Basic Needs Cabinet, located in the hallway outside of the rec room by the Stevenson Coffee House, is home to free resources to students, including things like menstration needs, socks, toothbrushes, testing supplies, and much more. Created by Aline Jekle, SSC Secretary '25-26, the BNC supports students who may not have access to these items in other capacities.

The Basic Needs Cabinet is funded by student fees that SSC has access to, allowing us to allocate funds to things that go directly back to students. We believe that these funds should benefit all Stevensonians, no matter their background or ability to 

Cowell Coffee Shop is a non-transactional, student-run café committed to food justice, mutual aid, and hands-on learning. The café fosters a deeper understanding of food sovereignty through student leaders who connect their passion for food to broader issues of economic justice and community empowerment.

Enjoy free coffee, salads, soups, bagels, baked goods, and other seasonal and culturally relevant dishes—available to all UCSC students.

Location: Near Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall

Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.