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Mar 21, 2019 0 comments

Three Lessons from an Entrepreneur at SXSW

Does SXSW live up to the hype? I was surprised to learn that the answer is: absolutely. As a no-nonsense, social impact driven leader, I was weary (as I am with most things) about how deep the people and conversations will be at the preeminent tech, music and film festival known as South by Southwest. Read More

Mar 5, 2019 0 comments

Student Spotlight Meredith Song, University of Minnesota

Swipe Out Hunger would be nothing without our leaders on-the-ground leading the charge to end food insecurity on campus. Students like Meredith Song from the University of Minnesota (UMN) are not only key to seeding change at the grassroots, but are the ones actively catalyzing it. Meredith's leadership, along with her peers, has galvanized an incredible movement at UMN. She took a few moments to help us understand what has been so successful and her vision for the future. Read More

Jan 1, 2019 0 comments

The Evidence that #StudentHungerIsReal

The field of research for college food insecurity is constantly evolving. Here are a few reports we point to for those who need to make a case that #StudentHungerIsReal on their campus. Read More

Jun 27, 2017 0 comments

Gov. Brown Signs CA State Budget Approves $7.5 Million for “Hunger-Free College Campuses”

SACRAMENTO –  Governor Brown and the California State Legislature sign a budget allocating $7.5 million in support of Hunger-Free College Campuses.  These funds will provide an  incentive to public colleges across the state for initiatives addressing  college student hunger. This… Read More