Announcements

SNAP Fair is on February 18

(Posted January 22, 2026) Looking for assistance enrolling in SNAP? The Basic Needs Program is hosting a SNAP Fair on Wednesday, February 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Crater Lake Rooms (145/146 EMU).

During the event, you can receive help applying for SNAP, a federal…

Winter ECM Student Food Pantry Hours

(Posted January 5, 2026) The ECM Student Food Pantry will reopen for winter term on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Winter term hours will be Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 p.m. The pantry is located at 710 E. 17th Ave., and provides students with access to free, supplemental groceries…

Off-Campus Housing Support

(Posted January 2, 2026) Many students seek housing for the next academic year during the winter term. The Basic Needs Program and university partners have created several resources to inform and empower students in their search.

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Winter Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy Opens January 5 and 13

(Posted December 19, 2025) The Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy helps University of Oregon students with the cost of textbooks and other academic materials that are required for the current academic…

ECM Student Food Pantry Closed for Winter Break

(Posted December 1, 2025) The ECM Student Food Pantry will be closed for winter break from Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 to Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. To find other community food resources you can visit the Oregon Food Finder.

Winter Break 2025 Grocery Store Gift Card Application Open

(Posted November 18, 2025) Are you a UO Eugene student staying in Eugene-Springfield or a UO Portland student staying in Portland over winter break (from December 12 to January 5)?

You may be eligible for one $50 gift card to a local grocery store! Options include Albertsons,…

UPDATE: SNAP benefits have been loaded to users cards.

(Posted November 7, 2025) Following is the announcement from the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS):

"November SNAP benefits have been…

Fall Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy Closed

(Posted October 7, 2025) All Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy funds for fall term 2025 have been exhausted and the application is now closed. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible and applicants will be notified via email within three weeks of the date of…

Important Update on SNAP Benefits in Oregon

(Posted October 1, 2025) Dear Campus Community,

We want to share an important update about what you should know about benefit continuity during a federal government shutdown and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

Fall Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy Opens September 29 and October 7

(Posted September 26, 2025) The Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy helps University of Oregon students with the cost of textbooks and other academic materials that are required for the current academic…

Volunteer at the ECM Student Food Pantry

(Posted September 23, 2025) We are recruiting volunteers to help at the ECM Student Food Pantry for fall term! Shifts include picking up food from FFLC, unloading food, working distributions, and cleaning up. For more information and to sign up,…

Fall ECM Student Food Pantry Hours

(Posted September 12, 2025) The ECM Student Food Pantry will reopen for fall term on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Fall term hours will be Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 p.m. The pantry is located at 710 E. 17th Ave., and provides students with access to free, supplemental groceries…

Federal Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

(Posted August 14, 2025) Due to the passing of a new federal budget in July of 2025, there will be significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

At this time, the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has indicated the bulk of the changes have…

Application Open for 2025–26 UO Childcare Subsidy

(Posted July 7, 2025) The UO Childcare Subsidy application for the 2025–26 academic year is now open and will be available through June 30, 2026.

This student fee-funded program provides financial assistance to eligible student parents…

Summer Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy Closed Until Week 6

(Posted June 30, 2025) The first application period for the Summer 2025 Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy has ended and the application is now closed. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible and applicants will be notified via email within three weeks of the date of…

Summer Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy Opens June 23 and July 28

(Posted June 20, 2025) The application for the Summer Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy will open at 10:00 a.m. on both Monday, June 23, 2025 (week 1) and Monday, July 28, 2025 (week 6)! Apply to receive up to $150 toward textbooks or any required course expenses. Funds are limited…

Summer Student Food Pantry Hours

(Posted May 23, 2025) The ECM Student Food Pantry will be open on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. during the summer. The pantry will be closed while classes are not in session this summer, including June 16–20, and September 13–29.

The pantry is located at 710 East 17th Avenue,…

Spring Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy Closed

(Posted April 2, 2025) All Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy funds for spring term 2025 have been exhausted and the application is now closed. Applications will be processed as quickly as possible and applicants will be notified via email within three weeks of the date of…

Updates on SNAP Support

(Posted March 31, 2025) The Basic Needs Program will offer limited SNAP support during spring term. Staff will not be able to provide individual virtual or in-person SNAP appointments during this time.

If you are seeking support with a SNAP application, please refer to our…

Spring Student Food Pantry Hours

(Posted March 28, 2025) The ECM Student Food Pantry will reopen for spring term on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Spring term hours will be Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4:00–6:00 p.m. The pantry is located at 710 E. 17th Ave., and provides students with access to free, supplemental groceries.…

Spring Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy Opens March 31

(Posted March 25, 2025) The application for the Spring 2025 Textbook and Course Materials Subsidy will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025! Apply to receive up to $150 toward textbooks or any required course expenses. Funds are limited and the application will close once funds…

Student Food Pantry Closed for Spring Break

(Posted March 14, 2025) The ECM Student Food Pantry will be closed over spring break (March 24–28). The last day for students to access the pantry during winter term is Thursday, March 20, 4:00–6:00 p.m. The pantry is located at 710 East 17th Avenue.

While the pantry is closed…

Rec Center Offers Fee Waiver

(Posted February 20, 2025) Have you wanted to participate in some activities at the Student Recreation Center, but the cost was a barrier? The Beyond the Fee Rec Program Waiver supports students who are facing financial challenges with access to the following Rec programs:

SNAP Update

(Posted January 28, 2025) We understand there is uncertainty related to the recent presidential executive order related to federal grants and loans. At this time, there have not been any changes made to the Oregon SNAP program. We will continue to host the…

Off-Campus Housing Search Resources

(Posted January 14, 2025) Many students seek housing for the next academic year during the winter term. The Basic Needs Program and university partners have created several resources to inform and empower students in their search.

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