food insecurity

Nov

2025

After shutdown, students say SNAP disruption revealed deep need

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photo credits to Ron Lach on pexels.com With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits now restored, some AUM students say last month’s pause revealed how vulnerable college students are when it comes to food affordability. Sky Williams, freshman sociology major after being interviewed in the AUM Bookstore. (photo courtesy of Jordan White) Sky Williams, freshman sociology major, shared her own fears as a campus resident living with celiac disease and a gluten-free diet. “It’s really hard to make sure I have food… with the price hikes on them already plus inflation price hikes, it’s making meals and finding affordable…

Nov

2025

By Cam Harris

AUM food pantry fights hunger

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photo courtesy of Julia M. Cameron on pexels.com Did you know nearly 40% of college students face food insecurity? Food insecurity among college students happens for many reasons, some being the cost of food and lack of resources for students to get access to food in non-traditional ways. The AUM Food Pantry serves anywhere from 75-100 students a week, but Food Pantry Chair Sarah Bagget said numbers vary. “We may have days where we serve 40 students and others where we may serve 10, so it really depends,” she said. The number of students that visit the pantry also has…