Let's Address
Student Basic Needs
Together
Student government leaders play a critical role in ensuring that their peers have access to essential resources like food, housing, financial aid, and mental health support. By advocating for policies that address these basic needs, you can help create a campus where all students can focus on their education without worrying about where their next meal is coming from or whether they have a safe place to sleep.
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At the Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC), we support student leaders in making real change by providing resources, training, and advocacy opportunities. Whether you are running for office, currently serving in student government, or looking for ways to champion student basic needs at your school, we want to work with you!
Ways to Get Involved
Get Endorsed
If you are running for student government and plan to prioritize basic needs advocacy, we encourage you to apply for an SBNC endorsement. We endorse candidates who commit to advancing policies that support students’ access to food, housing, financial aid, and wellness resources.
Endorsed candidates receive:
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Public recognition and promotion from SBNC
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Access to exclusive advocacy resources and policy guides
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Opportunities to collaborate with student leaders nationwide
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Ongoing support in implementing basic needs initiatives on campus
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Ready to apply? Submit your endorsement request below.
We’re building a nationwide community of student government leaders working to expand basic needs support on their campuses. Join SBNC to access resources, connect with peers, and drive meaningful change.
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Join the SBNC Leadership Hub to access:
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Policy toolkits and resolution templates
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Organizing guides and advocacy playbooks
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Video trainings from experienced student leaders
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Virtual events and leadership workshops
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Peer networking with student leaders nationwide
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Exclusive opportunities to shape advocacy efforts and initiatives
Leadership Hub
Speakers
Bring an SBNC speaker to your campus or event to share insights on student basic needs, advocacy, and policy change, including:
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The state of student basic needs and key policy solutions
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How student leaders can drive change on their campuse
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Advocacy strategies for influencing campus, state, and federal policy
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The economic impact of SNAP and other student support programs
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Entrepreneurship and launching a nonprofit while in college
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Lessons from building a nationwide student movement
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To inquire about booking, email us below.
Book a Speaker
What Other
Students
Are Saying
"This program gave me the skills needed to be a better advocate for my university community. I’m able to support the students more fully with the additional skills I have gained, and it’s made me a more competent social worker, too!"
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- Bella Levitt
Student at Oakland University
Want to bring our tools, software, and resources to your campus?
We would love to hear from you!