What is OCC Cares?
Welcome to Orange Coast College Pirates' Cove Student Basic Needs Center. Our center is committed to your academic success, and we recognize that basic needs have a direct impact on your ability to thrive in the academic setting. We firmly believe that access to these needs is a human right, and we are committed to making it a reality for all students by providing resources like food, housing, clothing, financial support, CalFresh assistance, and more. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us for any support you may need. Welcome to the community!
Did you know that Orange Coast College Students have access to free bus passes?
Click here for details and to download the OC Bus App.
To create your account, you must use your registered ORANGE COAST COLLEGE email address. Your pass will appear in the "My Ticket" section. Please note, you will be able access your free bus pass starting on the first day of each semester.
OCC Cares Resource Request Forms
We know that many of our students face financial, physical, emotional, and/or academic challenges. Orange Coast College cares about our students' success and well-being during these difficult times. We are here to help. Please fill out our form and our staff will connect with you. After you submit the basic needs support form below, please check your OCC Student Email regularly for updates on your submission.
Meet our OCC Cares and Pirates' Cove Pantry Team
Vivien McGrath
CalFresh Outreach Specialist
Pirates' Cove Food Pantry and Resources
(714) 432-6892 ext. 26892
Michael Robertson
Pirates' Cove Food Pantry and Resources
Steve Parker
Project Coordinator
Pirates' Cove Food Pantry and Resources
U.C.L.A. Alumni
(714) 432-0202 ext. 25813
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The experience I gained from 38 years in the restaurant industry has allowed me to use that skill set to assist students in their path to success by relieving food insecurity. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of the O.C.C. community and directly impact the lives of so many students on a daily basis.
Tuan Vo, M.S.W (He/Him/His)
OCC Cares/ Pirates' Cove Pantry/ Basic Needs Center Coordinator
(714) 432-0202 ext. 26492
*** I have been part of the Pirates' Cove and Student Basic Needs team since 2018. Working in this role has allowed me to connect directly with students and supporting them with campus and community resources for basic needs such as food, housing, clothing, etc. At OCC Cares we care for your well being and your academic success.
Additional Essential Needs Resources:
Make the most of the public resources available to you from state and county services:
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211OC: Dial or Text 211; OR call (888) 600-4357 toll free
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Orange County COVID-19 Hotline: A new Orange County hotline is now available for all inquiries related to COVID-19. Call 833-426-6411 or Text OCCOVID19 to 888-777