Yes, there are multiple ways that Penn State programs that improve access to basic services for all. For instance, Penn State Student Affairs has a Basic Needs Request form that allows students facing financial hardships to request access to resources and meet with a case manager for support. Penn State students may also be eligible for assistance with costs for items such as groceries, toiletries, rent, medical bills, and childcare. Please read more about these initiatives here. Sanitary products are also now free at the Penn State University Park campus. Additionally, there are Food Pantries across multiple Penn State Campuses to provide food to students experiencing food insecurity.