Tag: Student poverty

Recent surveys reveal that between 30% and 40% of students at four-year and two-year colleges have experienced food insecurity. This widespread issue, defined as having limited or uncertain access to adequate and nutritious food, has profound consequences for student well-being and academic success.

According to a 2020 survey by the Hope Center, nearly 30% of students at four-year universities experienced food insecurity, revealing how many college students struggle with food. This issue is exacerbated at two-year institutions, where rates are even higher. Beyond the headline statistics, this problem is driven by a complex mix of rising tuition, housing costs, and changing student demographics.

According to a 2021 study by the Hope Center for College, Community and Justice, nearly 3 in 10 students at four-year universities and 4 in 10 at two-year colleges experienced food insecurity in the fall of 2020. It is this alarming reality that begs the question: why do college students face hunger?