Resources

Food insecurity is defined as the persistent concern about access to sufficient and affordable food at all times. This can cause stress and lead to chronic disease and poor mental health. 

Food insecurity is particularly common in higher education due to a number of issues, including: 

• Increased tuition costs 
• Increased non-tuition costs (books, housing, transportation, etc.)
• Limited use of and eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Social stigma 
• Ineffective meal plan policies
• Limited transportation to and from campus 
• Lack of kitchen facilities and/or cooking skills 

 
In a 2020 survey distributed on campus, 2 in 10 students reported that they are food insecure. 

You can help us fight food insecurity on our campus by: 

• Donating unexpired, shelf-stable products
• Making a financial donation 
• Telling others about the food pantry and our resources

For more information about food insecurity please checkout this handout.