At WMU, a Master Gardener and the Local Labor Union Team up to Feed Students Who’re Scraping By

At WMU, a master gardener and the local labor union team up to feed students who’re scraping by

As the Trump administration slashes USDA funding for food banks and grocery prices continue to rise, David Prellwitz of Kalamazoo explains how communities can help college students combat food insecurity.  In a survey of undergraduate and graduate students at Western Michigan University, 51% of respondents reported worrying about running out of food before having enough money to buy more since they began attending college. While the number is ey…

Upper Yarra Community Banks team up to help end food insecurity

Community Bank Wandin-Seville is collecting food for Foodbank Victoria’s VIC Metro’s Winter Food Drive to provide food for those doing it tough. It came after Bendigo Bank partnered with Foodbank Victoria to help alleviate the growing demand on its supplies as food insecurity grows with… Read more The post Upper Yarra Community Banks team up to help end food insecurity appeared first on Star Mail Community.