WE’RE ENSURING STUDENTS ARE AT THE CENTER OF THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION.

College students struggling with hunger face potential loss of food stamp benefits

Associated Press

The U.S. Department of Agriculture relaxed eligibility SNAP requirements for college students during the pandemic, allowing in those on financial aid with no expected family support and anyone who qualified for work-study programs, regardless of hours worked. But with the public health emergency over, students already receiving SNAP benefits had until June 30 to recertify and stay in the program under the pandemic-era rules.

‘I can’t afford groceries’: why one-third of US college students don’t have enough to eat

The Guardian

There are now around 800 food pantries on US college campuses, and demand is growing as pandemic-era resources end.

123 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2023

Food Tank News

The year is coming to a close, but the efforts of food and agriculture systems advocates continue to bring awareness and advocacy to some of our most pressing problems. As we look ahead to the new year, Food Tank is highlighting the organizations, initiatives, and movements to follow. 

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