Aggie Compass🍏

Another year in the books 💫 This year’s end of the year gathering theme was “nowhere to wear this to,” and our team absolutely showed up and showed off their fits. We spent the evening celebrating another amazing year together with silly superlative awards, senior send offs, good food, and lots of laughs. So grateful for this team and all the memories we made together this year. 💛 Here’s to all the hard work, growth, community, and fun that made this year so special. #UCDavis #AggieCompass #StudentStaff #BasicNeeds #SeniorSendOff Video description: A montage-style video shows student staff and friends walking through an office doorway one by one in different outfits for an end of the year party. Some wear formal dresses and heels, while others wear casual clothes, colorful outfits, or playful costumes. Participants smile, dance, pose, and wave at the camera as they enter the room. White on-screen text throughout the video reads, “we hosted a ‘nowhere to wear this to’ end of the year party!”

Have any extra toiletries or hygienic items?🧼Donate to our drive this month! All donations will go back to our community through our center’s free Essential’s Pantry!🫧🫧🫧 We are specifically looking for menstrual products, and are also accepting things like toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair care, skincare, and soap!🧴Please ensure all products are sealed & unused before bringing to Aggie Compass😌 You can come anytime M-F 9am-5pm until Wednesday, May 20! 🗓️ Image description: Graphic with orange background and light blue box at bottom. Black title in speech bubble reads “Donate to our Toiletries Drive!” while subtitle reads “Drop off at Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center By May 20!” Two black cow illustrations sit above blue box with thin black illustrations of toiletries surrounding them. Star decals placed throughout with orange Aggie Compass logo in bottom right. #AggieCompass #BasicNeedsCenter #ToiletryDrive #StudentResources #UCDavis

The Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center helps by providing access to nutritious food, assistance applying for CalFresh and other social services, access to economic crisis resources, case management, and immediate shelter and support for unhoused students. Follow @aggiecompass for more information on the resources they provide. #OurUCDavis | #AggieCompass Video description: A student talks to the camera about the Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center and what it provides for students. They swipe their card through a reader and walk through the center opening cabinets with supplies, food and diapers. They're sitting at a desk with another student going over resources and then continue talking outside with the Aggie Eats truck behind them. A screen recording of navigating their website and how to request assistance.

The Farmer’s Market is the best place to support local businesses & find sustainable nutritious foods!🧑‍🌾🥬 The Market Match program allows CalFresh recipients to receive up to $15 per visit to spend on any fruits & vegetables!😱 📍If you’re local to Davis, visit the Farmer’s Market in Central Park on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons!☀️🍉 ✨To find another participating Farmer’s Market near you, go to ecologycenter.org/fmfinder/ 🐮Support your local growers!🌱 Video description: Informational post on Market Match program which offers CalFresh recipients extra funds for Farmer’s Market produce. Video explains how the process works for visitors. #AggieCompass #CalFresh #FarmersMarket #DavisFarmersMarket #MarketMatch

The Pantry is working with the UC System to get students to take the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey. From May 1st to 10th, every UC Davis student that takes this survey equates to 1 dollar donated to The Pantry! Link will be in our bio! #pantry #ucsystem #survey Image Description: Coral color background with orange droplet graphic in the background. The text reads “Have you filled out the UCUES Survey? Each survey completed between May 1 to May 10 1$ gets donated to the ASUCD Pantry” “support basic needs efforts across the UC systems by filling out the UCUES survey.” Logo of the ASUCD Pantry and UC system at the bottom.

Hey, Aggies! We want to hear from YOU🫵Fill out the UC Davis Basic Needs Resources Survey and share your experience! Your input helps UC Davis understand and improve basic needs resources on campus💖 - Image/graphic/video graphic description: A graphic with a tan background, featuring orange text at the top that says, “UC Davis Basic Needs Resources Survey, Share your experience.” Under the text is an image of a QR code with the URL HTTPS://FORMS.GLE/CRLJWLMDDEZMJ8QS8 and a graphic on the bottom right of a cardboard box with groceries inside labeled “Food Donations”. The bottom left of the graphic has an orange text box that says, “Your input helps UC Davis understand and improve basic needs resources on campus,” with the ASUCD and Executive Office logo below it. - #UCDavis #UC #Davis #california #asucd

When health challenges arise, they should not prevent your academic success as a student!📚🫵 Which is why we are hosting another workshop navigating healthcare next Thursday, May 7 at the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center!🤗❤️ This is the perfect event for those under UCSHIP and Medi-Cal, who may seek support minimizing expenses and effectively utilizing their health insurance plans!🏥 Come by to learn from our expert team and ask any questions!🤓🫶 Image description: Light purple gradient graphic with dark purple title “Demystifying Healthcare!” White box under title contains purple text description of event. Underneath is info on date, time, and location. At the bottom is an illustration of a cow with a magnifying glass; Aggie Compass logo and LGBTQIA+ RC Logo in the bottom right. #AggieCompass #UCSHIP #MediCal #UCDLGBTQIA #StudentSupport

JOIN US for a FUN FREE WORKSHOP making PICKLES!🤩🥒 Our CalFresh team will be providing all the materials & instructions for pickling—along with a raffle prize for attendees! RSVP through the link in our bio!✨ This event will be at the UC Davis Food Innovation Lab on Old Davis Road!🧑‍🍳 See slides 2 and 3 for directions🧭 We can’t wait to see you there!😏🫵💚 Image descriptions: Slide 1: Light beige graphic with black title that reads “Pickling 101” with Aggie Compass and CalFresh logos above it. Light blue box in center features drawings of pickles, along with QR code to RSVP. Subtitles below contain event description, date, time, & location, along with RSVP deadline. Slide 2: White graphic with black title “Map to the Food Innovation Lab.” Below is the lab’s address and a map of the UCD Campus, with paths to the event location. Slide 3: White graphic with image of the Food Innovation Lab and box above that contains a “Pro Tip.” Footstep and star decals surround the image/text, along with a graphic of a happy chef in the bottom right corner. #AggieCompass #CalFresh #PicklingWorkshop #FoodPreservation #StudentResources

🌸⭐️STAFF SPOTLIGHT!⭐️🌸 Earlier this week our fabulous Center Lead Coordinator, Lorena Alvarez Flores, served as a witness to Senator Ashby’s SB 961, promoting student access to CalFresh!💚 Lorena got to speak at the State Capitol and did an incredible job reflecting on her experiences with the Basic Needs Center!👏 We are SO proud of her and her contributions to this Senate Bill!💼 GO LORE!!!!!🩷🤭✨ Image and video descriptions: Slide 1: Blue graphic with image of Lorena and Senator Ashby in yellow flower frame, with white title “Student Staff Spotlight!” “Lorena”. Yellow flower decals and pink stars placed around the frame, with Aggie Compass logo in bottom right. Slide 2: Blue graphic with image of Lorena in a pink flower frame. White text on right side describes Lorena’s roles and contributions to SB 961. Two yellow flower decals around the frame with Aggie Compass logo in bottom left. Slide 3: Video clip of Lorena at the Capitol speaking on UC Davis Basic Needs Center’s assistance with CalFresh and need for food accessibility among greater student population. Slide 4: Video clip of Lorena at the Capitol speaking on the purpose of SB 961 Slide 5: Blue graphic with image of Lorena and our Center Coordinator Julia in yellow frame. White title reads “We 🩷 Lorena.” Two yellow flower decals around the frame with Aggie Compass logo in bottom left. #AggieCompass #CalFresh #SB961 #FoodAccessibility #StudentAdvocacy

🪷 The Lotus Mana Center is now partnering with Aggie Compass Satellite Pantry offering a pantry at the center! 🛰️ 🍽️ Come by and grab a bite! 📡 @aggiecompass Image Description: Graphic announcing that UC Davis Lotus Mana Center is now a designated Satellite Pantry through Aggie Compass. The image features a green background with illustrated food icons including a bowl of noodles, vegetables, and a milk carton, along with stars and a satellite graphic. The Aggie Compass Satellite Pantry logo appears at the center bottom.

For basic needs assistance, you can visit the LGBTQIA+ Center in the SCC and meet with our awesome Peer Navigator Seth!😌🌼 Their office hours are listed as above🤝 Seth is part of the Aggie Compass Intake Team and is also knowledgeable on CalFresh!🍏 Come by if you would like help applying or have any questions!🤗 Image description: Graphic with red gingham background and white rounded shape in center. Navy blue title reads “Basic Needs Hours Spring Quarter,” with blue subtitle text detailing days and times. Red text contains contextual info and location. Yellow flower decals placed throughout with Aggie Compass logo in bottom left and UCD LGBTQIA+ logo in bottom right. #AggieCompass #UCDLGBTQIA #BasicNeeds #BasicNeedsAssistance #UCDavisResources

Aggie Aid Grant applications are now live! Apply using the link down below or in the bio. Link: /collections/asucd_grants #aggieaid #grants #asucd #basicneeds #studentlife Image Description: Green border surrounding picture of student food distribution with text reading "Sponsored by Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center and ASUCD. Aggie Aid application now open. One time support grant for all your needs! Food, hygiene prodcuts, legal costs, educational materials, clothing, flights (unexpected travel costs), housing utilities, child care, theft/loss of property, or guarantor substitution. Grant requests must be for $500 or less. Applications open from Apr 13 (04/13) to Apr 26 (04/26)" ASUCD Executive Office logo and Aggie Compass Basic Needs Center logo in bottom left and right corners.