Hunger & Food Insecurity
Do College Students Experience Food Insecurity?
The simple answer is yes!
One in three college students face or experience food insecurity and one survey showed that more than 56% of first generation students identified themselves as food insecure.
So why is this happening?
Sometimes students struggle to afford food due to tuition, housing, and meal plan costs. Family responsibilities, the cost of commuting to campus, employment (or lack there of), and the ever rising costs of living expenses can also impact finances. Some student then choose to cut back on food, or skip meals, to be able to afford their education.
Milo’s Market, located on the 3rd floor of the Wellness Center, provides all students with 10 points each week to use at CU Denver’s Free Grocery Store for snacks or meal support. Bring your student ID when you visit.
Share Meals, launched in partnership with MSU Denver, the Community College of Denver and the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP). Download the free app to find when free food is available on campus, including leftovers from campus programs and events.
Are there other options?
There sure are!
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP helps low-income households purchase food. Families and individuals can receive a monthly benefit to buy healthy food. They can double their benefits value by shopping at participating vendors that support the Double Up Food Bucks program.
Your helping hands mean the world to people in need of food. There are so many ways to volunteer at Food Bank of the Rockies, and every bit helps us help others. We provide the training, the safe environment, and the communal fun. All you have to do is show up.