Welcome back to the third installment of Campus Resources! Today we’re going over some of the more uncommonly known resources at SPSCC. These are things you might have heard of, but may not know the specifics of. 

Financial Services

Financial services are difficult to find information on, but they can help you find resources on how to properly finance and budget,  apply for work study and scholarships, and figure out how to afford college.

LocationBuilding 22
HoursMonday through Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Virtual Evening Appointments: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Contact(360) 596 – 5241financialaid@spscc.edu
AppointmentMake an appointment through Compass, found under “mySPSCC” on the SPSCC website.
More information can be found here. 

Food Pantry

South Puget Sound Community College is also a satellite location of the Thurston County Food Bank, under the direction of Student Life. This means that anyone in need, even those not affiliated with the school, can come to SPSCC’s food bank to pick up non-perishable food items and hygiene products, children’s books, and warm clothing items. The food pantry can also direct people to other resources that can provide assistance based on their needs, or food bank locations that are open at different times. 

LocationBuilding 27, First Floor
HoursTuesday: 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday and Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Contact(360) 596-5212
studentlife@spscc.edu
Resources ProvidedFood
Hygiene Products and Toiletries
Children’s Books
Warm Clothing Items
Food ResourcesThere are three types of visits a person can make to any of the food bank locations. Full, partial, and supplemental. 

Full Visits include:
Non-perishable goods
Frozen meats
EggsBread and pastries
Fresh produce
Visitors are allowed 15 full visits a year (starting and ending in July) from any of the Thurston County Food Bank satellites. 

Partial Visits include:
Produce
Protein
Dairy
Bread and pastries
Visitors are allowed 10 partial visits a year (in addition to the 15 full visits).

Supplemental Visits include:
Bread and pastries
Produce
Supplemental visits are limited to once a week, but visitors can take as many items as they can use
Hygiene Products and ToiletriesHygiene products and toiletries offered include:
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body wash
Bar soap
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Dental floss
Combs/brushes
Deodorant
Toilet paper
Diapers
How to AccessTo access the resources available at the food pantry, one must check-in. A name must be provided, although an alternate name can be used to provide anonymity. The name is used to keep track of how many visits are being made, so it must stay consistent, however. Students may be asked to show their IDs so SPSCC can know how many students are being served through the food pantry. 
More information on the food pantry, as well as how to donate to the food bank, can be found here. 

Health & Wellness Center

The Health and Wellness Center is relatively unknown, which is a shame because of the unique resources provided to all SPSCC students. Beyond the newly upgraded gyms, the Health and Wellness Center has showers, gender inclusive bathrooms, and even a lactation room. The Health and Wellness Center is free and accessible for anyone with an SPSCC ID. 

LocationBuilding 31
HoursMonday through Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

(Disclaimer: although the entirety of the Health and Wellness center is open for these hours, priority usage goes to student athletes and physical education classes)
Contact(360) 596-5496
athletics@spscc.edu
ResourcesStrength and cardio machines
Weights
Two gymnasiums (one for student athletics, one for general use)
Shower/locker rooms (two sets of male and female, for athletes and general staff/students)
Lactation room with diaper changing station, sink, and bottle rack
Gender-inclusive restrooms
EntranceTo utilize the resources at the Health and Wellness Center, you must provide your SPSCC ID card to the people at the front desk. They will return it to you when you’re ready to leave. 
More information on the Health and Wellness Center can be found here.