Basic Needs Services

Diana Ramirez, Cougar Support Center Coordinator, 661-763-7814

Myisha Cutrona, Coordinator of Student Life and Basic Needs, 661-763-7887

Cougar Support Center front desk, basic.needs@taftcollege.edu, 661-763-7812

The Taft College Basic Needs program is here to support students in need of additional assistance as they venture through their educational path. The services offered help support students by providing and connecting them with all the essential resources needed to not only survive but thrive. Students can stop by the center for the food pantry three times a week to get FREE food, water, blankets, toiletries and more. There are also meal vouchers for the Cougar Café, and grocery gift cards for additional items not offered at the food pantry.  Students can also request clothing and shoes as well as diapers and wipes. Other on-campus resources include CalFresh and a wellness counselor. Guidance will be provided for any students looking for resources outside of Taft College including housing, health insurance, additional food aid, and more!

The Cougar Support Center, the Basic Needs one-stop-shop, is located on the west side of the campus, adjacent to the Technical Arts building. To learn more the Cougar Support Center resources, send an email to Diana Ramirez, dramirez@taftcollege.edu, or call 661-763-7814.