The Heart of Basic Needs: Food, Housing and Care with Alexa Aguirre Sanchez & Leticia Caballero

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: [e-mail]
• 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.