Housing and Food Security

Addressing students' basic needs.

Stable housing arrangements and steady meals are essential for everyone. College students cannot be expected to succeed academically until their basic needs are met. That's why CSUB is committed to reducing all barriers students face in their path to obtaining a degree.

The university helps students secure shelter if they are facing a housing crisis. Emergency housing is available to students for up to 30 days, and CSUB also helps students establish long-term housing arrangements.

The university is also committed to fighting food insecurity. Previous studies have shown that about 40% of college students are food insecure — meaning they don't know where their next meal will come from. That's why CSUB offers an on-campus Food Pantry, monthly food distributions, and fresh produce from its Edible Garden.

By supporting students' basic needs, you support their academic and personal success.

Become an Ambassador!

$2,500

The CSUB Alumni Board Challenge

The CSUB Alumni Board is committing $2,500 as a Giving Day Challenge gift once the 55th donor makes a gift to any fund.

55 Donor Goal

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$100

Faculty and Staff Initiative Challenge

For every 100 employees/retired employees participating within the 24-hour giving period, Eric Weis, Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship for CSUB, will personally donate $100 to the fund that receives the most donations. Eric will donate up to $500 when we reach 500 employees/retired employees participating!

100 Donor Goal

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Battle of the Industry Challenge

The industry leader group with the most participants will have an opportunity to meet with a campus leader who is affiliated with their industry and learn about the impact CSUB is having in producing top students to recruit.

Event

Eat for a Cause at California Pizza Kitchen (CPK)

Visit California Pizza Kitchen on Stockdale Highway on Giving Day between April 8 - 9, and mention that you are there to support CSUB on Giving Day. When you do, CPK will donate 20% of your meal purchase back to CSUB. This is applicable for dine-in, take-out, online orders and catering. Please be sure to enter BACK20% at checkout.

$100

Alumni Engagement Challenge

For every 100 alumni participating within the 24-hour giving period, Sarah Hendrick, Director of Alumni Engagement for CSUB, will personally donate $100 to the fund that receives the most donations. Sarah will donate up to $500 when we reach 500 alumni participating!

100 Donor Goal

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Rowdy Through the Eras

The alumni cohort based on graduation decade with the most participants will be recognized at the next Alumni Hall of Fame event in 2026 and next Party in the Park event. Congratulations to the Class of 2010-19 for being the inaugural winner of this challenge last year!

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Veteran's Success Center Challenge

Are you a veteran of the United States Armed Forces? Enter your branch of the military when you give to be recognized by the CSUB Veterans Success Center!

Participating Groups

CSUB Fund Arts and Humanities Business and Public Administration Social Sciences and Education Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Athletics Student Affairs Walter W. Stiern Library Antelope Valley Study Abroad Alumni Association Housing and Food Security Dreamers Resource Center Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equity Center Kegley Institute of Ethics Veterans Center CARE Team Financial Support for Students President's Associates Other Programs

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