“Students are humans first.

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“Students are humans first. They’re adults, yes, but they’re also stepping into situations they’ve been in for the first time,” Watts said. “If your communities are starting to see an uptick in basic needs and access to [food], then it’s likely reflected on college campuses as well.”

As 2 in 5 college students experience food insecurity, more of them rely on food pantries

2 in 5 college students are experiencing food insecurity across the country. In Minnesota, the demand for access to free healthy foods continues to rise as higher grocery prices mean more students need to rely on food aid to stay in school.

MPR News (www.mprnews.org)

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