Food Insecurity on College Campuses: Collateral Damage of a Societal CrisisThe gravity of food insecurity among college students represents a critical issue for society at large and particularly for the students, faculty, staff, and administrators of higher education institutions. This article addresses ...
And the problem of student food insecurity isn't unique to UC Davis. There are now close to 800 food pantries on college campuses across the country, according to the nonprofit Trellis Company.A decade ago, there were just 80. But UC Davis was one of the first to open its pantry. It ...
A growing body of research suggests that food insecurity is prevalent on college campuses. But according to a new paper from a team of University of Illinois experts who study food choice issues, just how many college students struggle with having enough to eat on a consistent basis is a diff...
"With increasing wealth inequality and student loan debt in the United States, we need to address the food insecurity problem on college campuses and make sure it does not restrict a student's ability to succeed," she said. Wang also presented data from a study in which she and her colleag...
Food insecurity affects nearly half of enrolled students on college campuses. Many are unable to access or afford sufficient food and have resorted to attending classes on an empty stomach or making one meal last all day. Discover how campuses ac...
policymakers. In 2017, several U.S. Senators requested that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) prepare a report on the prevalence of food insecurity and barriers to, assets allocated toward, and best practices for alleviating food insecurity on college campuses (Stabenow et al., ...
Food availability and accessibility should be increased for these students through the establishment of on-campus food banks and student gardens. Future studies should assess the prevalence of food insecurity in other college campuses nationwide. 展开 关键词: Food insecurity College students Hawai’i ...
Food insecurity exists on college campuses among college students; however, little is still know about food insecurity in this population. Prior studies have considered the prevalence of food insecurity among college students; this study aims to expand on these past studies by considering how college...
As the price of college continues to rise and the incomes of most Americans stagnate, too many college students are going hungry. According to researchers, approximately half of all undergraduates are food insecure. "Food Insecurity on Campus"--the first book to describe the problem--meets higher...
Food insecurity and hunger affect students’ mental and physical well-being as well as their academic performance. Karina Escobar, Fatima deCarvalho and Lauren Dinour offer advice on establishing a successful community food pantry