Basic Needs
The Student Care Network can help you with addressing your basic needs, such as access to food, housing and social services. Check out the Center for Cultural Liberation's resources for students too.
Access to Food
- Beyond Hunger is a local food pantry. Check out these videos on how to access their drive-thru: YouTube, Facebook and TikTok.
- DU Feeds maintains a list of local resources for food access.
- You can request on-campus meal support through the Share-A-Meal program. Complete the DU Feeds: Share-a-Meal Request form
- DU Feeds hosts monthly pop-up markets providing healthy food or snacks free of charge to the DU community. Learn more.
Housing Insecurity
Housing insecurity is a growing issue facing college-aged students nationwide. According to a 2019 national study: 29% of young adults experiencing homelessness were enrolled in college or another educational program.
In accordance with the State of Illinois Higher Education Housing and Opportunities Act, Dominican can offer you information about emergency campus housing, emergency rental assistance, refer you to any eligible emergency funds on campus, and connect to community resources.
Learn more about these resources.
Social Services
Staff members in the Student Care Network can help you apply for resources such as SNAP benefits, LINK cards, or accompaniment for a variety of health or financial challenges. Submit the Stars Assistance form to learn more.
Resources for Student Parents and Caregivers
Whether you are a brand new parent or have been at it for a while, we know that having access to resources is invaluable. Here are a few resources you can access at Dominican:
- The Lactation Room (located in Mazzuchelli 253)
- Family Academy: A series of monthly sessions that inform families about university resources