Beaver Cares
Basic Needs Center
American River College is pleased to introduce the Beaver Cares Basic Needs Center, located on campus in the Welcome and Support Center. We offer a wide range of services including food assistance, housing resources, and more! The Beaver Cares team believes that any barrier to success that a student is experiencing is a "basic need" and we strive to address them all in-house or by referral.
Many students face various issues. To be intentional in meeting the basic needs of our students, the Beaver Cares Program provides one central location for our students in need.
Our Services
Produce Distribution
The Beaver Cares Center offers walk-up produce distributions throughout the semester where currently-enrolled ARC students can pick up free fruits and vegetables.
Free Gas Cards
Gas cards are for currently enrolled American River College students experiencing financial hardship. Each student is only allowed to apply once per semester for a $50 ARCO gift card.
Textbook Assistance
We offer textbook vouchers to low-income students with extenuating financial circumstances. Learn more and apply for this program.
Money Matters Series
Money Matters is designed to help students develop a healthy financial lifestyle by learning and applying some of the key foundational concepts of financial literacy and well-being.
Nutritional Education Series
Learn how to maximize your grocery budget, make simple dishes on a budget, kitchen tips and tricks, plus receive free cookware and other kitchen tools.
Request Housing Assistance
Are you facing a housing crisis? Submit this form to get housing assistance. We offer a short-term hotel vouchers plus additional support to help students secure long-term housing.
Free Grocery Cards
Fill out our form for a free grocery gift card for currently enrolled American River College students experiencing financial hardship.
Diaper and Baby Needs Pantry
We offer a walk-up pantry specifically for student parents who need assistance with diapers and baby wipes.
Community Clothing Resources
Union Gospel Mission Sacramento
- Womens Clothing Closet
- 400 Bannon St.
Sacramento, CA 95811 - Phone: (916) 447-3268
Abundant Life Fellowship
- 706 Atlantic Street
Roseville, California 95678 - Phone: (916) 783-1989
Capitol City Adventist Community Services
- 6701 Lemon Hill Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95824 - Phone: (916) 381-5353
Elk Grove Community Assistance Network
- 8820 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624 - Phone: (916) 685-8453
Elk Grove Food Bank Services
- 9820 Dino Drive
Suite 140 Elk Grove, CA 95624 - Phone: (916) 685-8453
Orangevale 7th Day Adventist
- Food and Clothes Closet
- 5810 Pecan Avenue
Orangevale, CA 95662 - Phone: (916) 967-0405
Beaver Cares Events
Contact
Supervisor:
Valerie Adger
adgerv@arc.losrios.edu
Specialist:
Medelin Velazquez
velazqm@arc.losrios.edu
Student Personnel Assistant:
George Hillman
hillmag@arc.losrios.edu
Beaver Cares Office Number:
(916) 484-8957
Beaver Cares Email:
arcbeavercares@arc.losrios.edu
Hours
- Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm