Basic necessities

Campus food pantries are working to address basic needs insecurity as college students confront higher living expenses and new financial barriers to higher education.

An unprecedented disruption in SNAP benefits during the government shutdown left higher education institutions working to find ways to support students experiencing sudden food insecurity.

Access to reliable, affordable transportation is a basic need for college students but often goes overlooked. Supporting practical solutions can help.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food assistance to low-income families. The changes may lead to higher rates of…