Valera NEST

COMING 2025–2026*

This renovated space will address basic needs, promoting synergy, collaboration and partnership between various campus resources while normalizing the experience of students who seek supportive resources.

Valera NEST Construction Updates

CSUN Food Pantry

Food and toiletries, dry goods, produce and refrigerated food
Food assistance programs (i.e. CalFresh)

Cold Food Lockers

Storage for:

Food pantry orders after pickup
Meals for eating while on campus all day

Matty’s Closet

On-campus professional clothing resource for students
Tips on professional dress for job interviews and internships

Ila’s Kitchen

Lounge area, seating and tables
Food preparation stations including microwaves and hot water dispensers for food warming

Basic Needs Office

Care Coordinators assist students with resources related to:

Food Insecurity
Emergency Housing
Financial Support
Wrap-around services

Special thanks to our generous donors Milt and Debbie Valera, Rick and Barbara Levy, and the CSUN Foundation. We would also like to thank Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo for her leadership which was instrumental in making this project a reality. This project is a CSUN campus partnership with the University Student Union (USU), Division of Student Affairs, Office of Basic Needs, Career Center and the College of Health and Human Development.

*Formerly known as the Basic Needs Suite. Schedule and images are conceptual and subject to change.

University Student Union

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