Attending college may seem like a privilege but after paying for tuition and textbooks, many students struggle to afford the basics, including food. The rising cost of higher-education and growing number of non-traditional students only adds to the financial strain, with more students than ever living on a shoestring budget.
A recent survey, "," by the , finds nearly half of student respondents experienced food insecurity.
Local colleges are responding to student hunger by opening campus food pantries. In addition, some colleges offer meal vouchers for use in dining halls. Students are also getting involved by volunteering and donating to the pantries.
Here to discuss student food insecurity and campus solutions are Assistant Dean of Administration Dr. Lewatis McNeal; FUEL NKU Faculty Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Dr. Jessica Averitt Taylor; Academic Advisor and Student Food Pantry Faculty Advisor Laurie Malone; and Assistant Dean of Students Daniel Cummins.
For information on FUEL NKU .
For information on Cincinnati State's Surge Cupboard Food Pantry .
For information on the Bearcats Pantry.