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Dec 9, 2020 0 comments

New Survey Reveals One-Third of College Students Have Missed a Meal at Least Once a Week Since The Pandemic

In partnership with Chegg, Swipe Out Hunger, and Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, findings of this new report suggest college students are experiencing increased levels of food insecurity, job loss, and financial stress read… Read More

Nov 20, 2020 0 comments

A Week in the Life of a University of Minnesota Anti-Hunger Advocate: Part Three

This is the third of a three-part series for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2020 written by University of Minnesota’s Swipe Out Hunger’s Co-President, Gigi Otten. Over the last few months, her and her incredible team of student advocates have galvanized on campus and beyond to create lasting change… Read More

Nov 18, 2020 0 comments

Sodexo and Swipe Out Hunger Expand Program for Students Experiencing Food Insecurity to 100 U.S. Campuses

Gaithersburg, Md. – One in three college students face food insecurity each year. With the financial strain on families combined with physical and emotional stress caused by the pandemic, student food insecurity has increased by 14 percent. Following a successful pilot program,… Read More

Nov 17, 2020 0 comments

A Week in the Life of a University of Minnesota Anti-Hunger Advocate: Part Two

This is the second of a three-part series for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2020 written by University of Minnesota’s Swipe Out Hunger’s Co-President, Gigi Otten. Over the last few months, her and her incredible team of student advocates have galvanized on campus and beyond to create lasting change… Read More

Nov 16, 2020 0 comments

A Week in the Life of a University of Minnesota Anti-Hunger Advocate: Part One

This is the first of a three-part series for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2020 written by University of Minnesota’s Swipe Out Hunger’s Co-President, Gigi Otten. Over the last few months, her and her incredible team of student advocates have galvanized on campus and beyond to create lasting change… Read More

Oct 20, 2020 0 comments

Congressional Hunger Center and Swipe Out Hunger Launch CollegeSNAPproject.Org

Website provides vital information for college students on essential federal nutrition program The Congressional Hunger Center and Swipe Out Hunger launched the College SNAP Project today to provide vital, state-by-state information to college… Read More

Aug 20, 2020 0 comments

The Green Thumbs of Student Leaders: Reflections from our Virtual 2020 Swipe Student Summit

This blog was penned by National Programs Coordinator Alexa Aburto and Community Engagement Manager Emily Kass. “The power is already yours. Don’t waste any more time understanding if you have it. The question is: how will… Read More

Aug 19, 2020 0 comments

Back to School: How You Can Help College Students

Students are facing a school year like no other. College students are returning to classes during a time of great uncertainty and formidable barriers to success. Swipe Out Hunger has been a trusted partner to students for the last decade and is meeting… Read More

Jul 30, 2020 0 comments

Coming Together to Respond to COVID-19

Over the last six months, we have been working hard to ensure student basic needs are protected and advocated for amidst so much uncertainty. We continue to be mission-focused, student-centric, and channeling innovation to meet the most imminent concerns. We have launched the… Read More

Jul 13, 2020 0 comments

Students: We Heard You.

As universities begin to make their plans for what the 2020 – 2021 academic year looks like, there is one thing uniquely missing: student voices. As COVID-19 shifted what higher education looks like for every college student, we asked students to share their… Read More