Topic: Hunger

New Research Confirms That Food Insecurity is a Major Threat to College Students’ Ability to Thrive

Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellow

Across the nation, final exams were not the only thing causing stress for college students as the academic year came to an end: too many college students faced food insecurity. Mounting research demonstrates that the lack of resources to meet basic needs, including food, remains far too prevalent among college students, disrupting their ability to succeed.

Tags: Hunger, SNAP

Making the Case: States Must Close the Senior SNAP Gap

Program Manager, Root Causes and Specific Populations

As people age, they should be able to look forward to living healthy, happy, and hunger-free lives, not lives burdened by food insecurity. Fortunately, solutions are available for addressing senior hunger, and one of the most effective solutions is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).