Miner Connection

College student hunger interest?

>1 in 5 L.A. community college students is homeless, survey finds – LA Times, June 28, 2017
Nearly two-thirds of the Los Angeles Community College District’s 230,000 students cannot afford sufficient food, according to a survey commissioned by the system’s board of trustees. About 6,000 students participated in the online survey, which found that about 65 percent are unable to afford balanced meals, and 60 percent cannot afford additional groceries when their food runs out. A study released last year by the California State University system found that 1 in 5 students had issues with food access.

>The College Students Who Are Starving in Silence – Pacific Standard, July 6, 2017
Hunger among college students can result in lower grade point averages and an almost 10 percent reduction in the likelihood of a student obtaining a degree, according to the 2017 “Hungry and Homeless in College” report from Wisconsin HOPE lab. Many colleges are establishing food pantries to help hungry students, said Clare Cady, director of the College and University Food Bank Alliance, but “more is needed.” SNAP is available, but students without children must work 20 hours a week in order to qualify for benefits.

>UI to host national conference on student hunger – News-Gazette, June 30, 2017
Next March, the University of Illinois will host a national conference on college student hunger, which is expected to draw up to 150 university presidents, chancellors, deans, and at least 200 students. Officials say college student hunger is linked to higher college expenses and a growing number of first-generation college students, who tend to struggle more financially. A 2016 study of hunger on college campuses found 20 to 25 percent of students were food insecure, and 32 percent believed that hunger or housing problems interfered with education.

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MSA supported Miner Connection. Lets support them back

April 14th, from open to close, 15% of food purchases at Ode brewing co. will go to the MSA for the purpose of stocking up needs at the (coming soon) resource center. Please share this with everyone!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Miner Connection is looking for a strong student leader. Please contact us at [email protected] if interested.

As the beginning of school nears, we have a question for you. How can you help? Please contact us if you would like to volunteer. And please, we welcome donations all year round!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/05/10/this-is-realcollege-students-facing-food-and-housing-insecurity/

This is #RealCollege: Some students struggle to pay for food, housing Let's ease the financial pressures college students face. Why not a national lunch program for higher ed?

Hunger and food insecurity are not just a problem at UTEP...

The Gravity of the Hunger Problem on College Campuses More than half of community-college students struggle with food insecurity.

Join us at Union East 1st Floor Lounge today. Enjoy free food and let's talk about how we can all work together to end food insecurity and hunger on campus.

Join us to watch This Changes Everything - admission: 2 non-perishable items (please avoid corn, peas, green beans)

Drop off non-perishable items on 4/20 at Centennial Plaza!

Earth Week tabling at Centennial Plaza

Join us tomorrow at Centennial Plaza...