5 creative ways California colleges are feeding students beyond food pantries

5 creative ways California colleges are feeding students beyond food pantries

In summary A majority of California’s college students experience food insecurity. Some campuses are stepping up with innovative free meal programs. Since 2022, California has been offering free lunches to all students in elementary through high school. But once they reach college, more than two-thirds of students who apply for financial aid experience food insecurity, according to a 2023 report by the California Student Aid Commission. The fede…

Innovative Strategies for Supporting California College Students: 5 Creative Ways to Provide Assistance

California’s colleges are facing a major issue with students not being able to afford food. It’s a real problem, guys. A report from 2023 by the California Student Aid Commission found that more than two-thirds of students who apply for financial aid experience food insecurity once they hit college. That’s a lot of hungry students, […]