A report by the Government Accountability Office revealed that 3.8 million college students, representing 23% of the total student body, struggle with food insecurity, often leading them to skip meals. Despite previous efforts to mitigate this issue, the current political landscape poses significant challenges, especially with proposed changes to programs like SNAP. As someone who firsthand battled these difficulties in college, I co-founded the Student Basic Needs Coalition to advocate for better support for students facing these hardships. Immediate action at both institutional and state levels is crucial to address this increasingly urgent issue.
The urgency of food insecurity among college students has grown amidst political challenges, as current austerity measures threaten the progress made in student assistance programs.
Through my research, I discovered colleges were failing to connect students with existing food support programs, underscoring the need for increased institutional awareness and outreach.
Having personally experienced the struggles of food insecurity in college, I helped establish the Student Basic Needs Coalition to advocate for better support systems.
With proposed changes to SNAP and student benefits on the table, it’s crucial for colleges and states to take proactive measures to alleviate food insecurity among students.
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