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Narrowing the equity gap in student food security: A student-led approach at the University of Wyoming

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: About 40% of U.S. college students experienced food insecurity even before the pandemic, when the numbers rose further (Rafferty et al., this issue). The burdens of the problem rest disproportionately on the shoulders of students whom our society already disadvantages, such as students of color and those from families who struggle with low income. Although most institutions of higher education have begun efforts to address food insecurity among students in general, fewer have built strategies that explicitly aim to tackle these stark disparities in which student groups face the highest rates of food insecurity. In this practice brief, we share experiences and practice recommendations from our shared work to narrow these gaps at the University of Wyoming (UW). . . .

Source: Journal of Agriculture Food Systems and Community Development

DOI: 10.5304/jafscd.2023.122.016

Authors: Christine Porter, Kami Grimm, Rachael Budowle

Institution: University of Wyoming

Language: English

Topic: Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Zero hunger, No poverty, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500