October 30
From MassLive:
Over 158,000 college students in Massachusetts are eligible for SNAP, according to the College SNAP Project, though only around 73,000 are enrolled at least in part due to not knowing they qualify.
As of September, there are 1,061,460 individuals in Massachusetts who receive SNAP benefits, according to data from the state’s Department of Transitional Assistance.
Despite many colleges and universities offering programs to address food insecurity on their campuses, such as food pantries, many are warning that they won’t have the resources necessary to supplement the students and their families who rely on SNAP. [...]
Many institutions in Massachusetts have already been bracing for increased food assistance needs on campus.
At North Shore Community College, the institution is checking inventories and suppliers.
“At the moment, things look OK. The longer it goes on, obviously, the more challenging that will become. Certainly, it’s a major source of concern for us,” William Heineman, president of the community college, said during a Massachusetts Board of Higher Education meeting on Tuesday.
For more, read "As cuts to SNAP loom, college communities prepare to be hit hard" in MassLive. A subscription may be required to view the full story.
To learn more about North Shore Community College's food security resources, click here.