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The Heart of Basic Needs: Food, Housing and Care with Alexa Aguirre Sanchez & Leticia Caballero
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In this episode of Taking Care of U, host Lesley Cantu talks with Alexa Aguirre Sanchez and Leticia Caballero from the Basic Needs program at Stan State. Together, they break down the essential services available to students — from food assistance and housing support to wellness workshops and support for parenting students. They share real stories, practical advice, and the driving passion behind the work they do every day to uplift the Warrior community.
Resources Mentioned:
- Warrior Food Pantry (Turlock & Stockton)
- Warrior Clothing Closet (Turlock)
- CalFresh Assistance & CalFresh Healthy Living
- Food Box Distributions (Turlock)
- Emergency Grants & Temporary Housing
- Basic Needs for Little Warriors
- Student Volunteer & Donation Opportunities
Links:
- Learn more: csustan.edu/basic-needs
- Contact Basic Needs: [email protected]
- Follow on Instagram: @stanstate_basicneeds
Produced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.
Chapters
1. The Heart of Basic Needs: Food, Housing and Care with Alexa Aguirre Sanchez & Leticia Caballero (00:00:00)
2. Meet Alexa and Leticia (00:01:00)
3. What is Basic Needs at Stan State? (00:05:34)
4. Resources on Turlock and Stockton Campuses (00:08:21)
5. CalFresh: Financial Aid for Food (00:14:44)
6. Addressing Misconceptions and Ensuring Access (00:21:29)
7. Temporary Housing and Emergency Support (00:27:12)
8. Confidentiality and Privacy in Basic Needs Services (00:29:58)
9. Wellness Fusion: Health Education and Physical Activity (00:33:22)
10. Community Collaboration and Volunteer Support (00:44:16)
11. Self-Care and Final Thoughts (00:52:35)
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