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Co-Founder at Student Basic Needs Coalition | Partnering with foundations and higher education institutions to tackle student food and housing insecurity, ensuring all students have the resources to thrive.
Food insecurity is a growing crisis affecting millions of college students, with 3.8 million students experiencing it in 2020 alone. This issue not only impacts their health but also their ability to focus on school and graduate. As highlighted in this TIME article by Carrie R. W., support programs like SNAP aren’t reaching enough students due to outdated eligibility rules and a complicated application process, leaving many without the help they need. At the Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC), we are working to change this through three key solutions: 👉 Peer Navigator Network: We train student leaders as peer navigators who connect their peers to resources like SNAP. Through outreach and personal support, these students help break down stigma and ensure more people get the food they need. 📊 Training Administrators for Data-Driven Outreach: We partner with campus administrators to use data-driven strategies for identifying food-insecure students. By helping schools implement effective outreach, we ensure resources reach the students who need them the most. 🗣️ Advocating for Expanded SNAP Eligibility: Current SNAP rules are far too restrictive, excluding millions of students. We advocate for policy reforms that expand eligibility, making it easier for students to access essential nutrition support while continuing their education. Additionally, we leverage streamlined technology to help students easily determine their eligibility and complete the SNAP application process. This reduces the complexity and frustration of accessing support, ensuring students can focus on their education, not paperwork. Read more about the scale of this issue and join us in pushing for solutions that support every student’s basic needs: https://lnkd.in/eeEKPDeH. #FoodInsecurity #HigherEducation #PeerNavigators #SNAPReform #StudentSupport #DataDrivenSolutions #TechForGood #Philanthropy #StudentAffairs #SocialImpact