Filtered by term "food insecurity"

Displaying 1 - 3 of 3

Running a Campus Food Pantry: Student Government Toolkit

Publication Date: 2015
File: Running_a_Campus_Food_Pantry.pdf
Abstract:
As food insecurity becomes more common among college and university students, starting a food pantry is a powerful way to support students in need. This toolkit explains how to successfully create and manage a campus food pantry.
Tag(s):
food insecurity, strategies
Author(s):
Student Government Resource Center, College and University Food Bank Alliance

Hunger on Campus: The Challenge of Food Insecurity for College Students

Publication Date: 2016
File: Hunger_On_Campus.pdf
Abstract:
Food insecurity the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food is common at colleges and universities across the country, potentially undermining the educational success of untold thousands of students. Given its potential impact, the collective understanding of this issue is still far too limited. The existing studies on campus food insecurity have almost… (read more)
Tag(s):
data and research, food insecurity, prevention, strategies
Author(s):
Student Public Interest Research Groups, Student Government Resource Center, National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness, College and University Food Bank Alliance

Assessing Food Insecurity on Campus

Publication Date: 2017
File: Assessing_Food_Insecurity_on_Campus.pdf
Abstract:
Food insecurity has emerged as a leading public health concern in the United States because of the number of households experiencing food insecurity and its associated negative health consequences. Some researchers and policymakers have focused their attention on food insecurity rates among college students. Food insecurity among college students has been associated with poorer health, poorer… (read more)
Tag(s):
data and research, food insecurity
Author(s):
Urban Institute