Hygiene Supplies

Personal Care Supplies

Personal care items can add up, we’ve got you covered! Pick up a personal care supplies to help stretch your budget. Supploes are available for pick-up at the Basic Needs Center (Student Services Building, Suite 301) during in-person hours.

Personal care items include shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, laundry detergent, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, razors, and snacks. We also have diapers and wipes available for parenting students. To access free personal care supplies, take the steps below:

  1. Head over to the Basic Needs Center (SSB 301) during office hours
  2. Fill out the quick welcome form that is on the iPad next to our front door
  3. Grab the items that you need at our front desk supply tables!

We ask students to take up to one of each item per visit, however, you are welcome to visit again to restock on the items once you've run out. Availability of personal care supplies or the exact brand offered is subject to change. If we don’t have any of the items you need, please submit a Care & Support Request Form so we can do our best to support in meeting this need, whether that be through internal resources or community resource referrals.

Have questions? Email basicneeds@sfsu.edu

Lockers Access at SFSU

Free temporary locker rentals are available for students in the Basic Needs Center. The lockers are approximately 16 in x 12 in x 16 in and can only be accessed during office hours. Supply is limited as there are only 15 available lockers. Interested in a Basic Needs Center Locker? Stop by the front desk and ask to rent one!

You can also email basicneeds@sfsu.edu with any questions.

Larger lockers are available to rent at the Gymnasium Building through the Kinesiology Department for $15 per semester. Their access hours are more extensive but students must provide their own lock. More information on how to rent a locker can be found on their website.

If you have any questions, please contact the Kinesiology Department at kinesiol@sfsu.edu. 

Shower Access at SFSU

The Mashouf Wellness Center (MWC) provides shower access for students who use the facility for personal hygiene. Students with membership at MWC can use their OneCard or the SFSU MWC app to enter — no reservation needed.

  • Gender-inclusive restroom showers and locker room showers are available.
  • Towels can be checked out and returned at the front desk.
  • Lockers must be emptied before the facility closes.

Need Shower Access but Don’t Have an MWC Membership?

If you’re an SFSU student without an MWC membership, you may qualify for a Shower-Only Membership — available at no cost to eligible students. To get started, complete the Request for Support Form to connect with a staff member. They’ll help you:

  • Check your eligibility for a Shower-Only Membership
  • Complete the agreement form

Shower-Only Membership Includes:

  • Access to showers at the Mashouf Wellness Center
  • Option to request a towel and/or lock from front desk staff each visit

Shower-Only Membership Does Not Include:

  • Access to gym equipment, classes, or other MWC amenities

Have questions? Email basicneeds@sfsu.edu