Food Insecurity on College Campuses - Causes, Impacts, and Solutions

Explore the critical issue of food insecurity on college campuses in this 59-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Examine how the rising costs of higher education, inflation, and inadequate student aid packages contribute to a widespread hunger crisis affecting up to 30% of college students. Delve into the challenges faced by low-income and first-generation students as they pursue their education while struggling to meet basic needs. Investigate the risk of student dropouts due to food insecurity and discover innovative community-driven solutions aimed at combating hunger and supporting student retention. Gain insights into the complex intersection of education, socioeconomic factors, and food justice in the context of modern higher education.

Conversations on Food Justice: Food Insecurity on College Campuses